Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are benign, non-cancerous growths into the walls of the uterus, or womb.
These fibroids can range from less than an inch to more than six inches in diameter. Most fibroids don’t cause symptoms and are only discovered during a routine pelvic examination.
What symptoms can uterine fibroids cause?
- Heavy, prolonged menstrual periods
- Pain or pressure between the hip bones or in the back of the legs
- Frequent urination
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Constipation or bloating
- An enlarged belly and/or protruding abdomen
What are the treatment options for uterine fibroids?
- Medicine: NSAIDS, birth control, IUDs, hormone injections, iron supplements
- High-intensity ultrasound: Ultrasound waves penetrate the abdominal wall and heat fibroid tissue, causing the fibroid to shrink
- Endometrial ablation: Removal of the lining of the uterus to reduce bleeding
- Radio frequency ablation: Energy is delivered through a probe to damage the fibroid
- Myomectomy: Surgical removal of fibroid tumors
- Hysterectomy: Surgical removal of the uterus
- Embolization: minimally invasive alternative to surgery that blocks blood flow to the fibroids, causing them to shrink
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