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 🤰