Fibroids
What are fibroids❓
Fibroid: a non-cancerous (benign) growth in the womb (uterus)
Fibroids occur more commonly:
Between puberty and menopause
In overweight/ obese women
In Afro-Caribbean women
What are the symptoms of fibroids❓
Commonly, none (found incidentally) ❌
Heavy/ more painful periods 😖
Bloating/ swelling
Pain during sex
Fertility difficulties 🤰
How do you diagnose fibroids❓
Having classical symptoms
Internal vaginal examination
Ultrasound scan
How do you treat fibroids❓
No symptoms: monitoring for changes
Medicines:
Pain relief 💊
Hormonal treatment (contraceptive medicine or devices, hormone replacement therapy) 💊
Tranexamic acid
Surgery:
Shrinking the fibroid (myolysis)
Removal of the fibroid (myomectomy) or uterus (hysterectomy)
Why should I worry about fibroids❓
Abnormal bleeding in the uterus
Fertility difficulties 🤰