Uterine Fibroids
The uterine wall is covered with fibroids, also called leiomyomas. Uterine fibroids do not usually cause cancer. The uterus is an upside-down pear-shaped organ located in the pelvis of women. Normal uterus size is similar to that of a lemon. The uterus, also known as the “womb”, is where a child’s growth and development takes place during pregnancy. Uterine fibroids may appear as a single nodule, or they can form in groups of nodules. Clusters of uterine fibroid can range in size from 1mm to 20cm in diameter or bigger. Uterine fibroids are comparable to the size of watermelon. The majority of women develop uterine fibroid after 50 years.
Fibroids can form in the uterus’ main cavity or outside the wall, and they may also cluster together. The number, size and position of uterine fibroids may vary. Patients with uterine fibroids may experience many symptoms, and they might even be the same as symptoms experienced by another woman. Treatment plans will ultimately depend on the severity and symptoms of a patient’s condition. Uterine fibroids are often unique. Fibroids in the uterus is a more common growth of a woman’s pelvis. Uterine fibroids affect 40 to 80 percent of women. Heavy periods and severe abdominal discomfort are the most common symptoms. [1]
The majority of women with uterine fibroid do not experience any symptoms, which makes it difficult to diagnose the condition. Smaller fibroids can be asymptomatic, so women may not even realize they have them. Risk factors can affect your chance of developing uterine fibroids. These risk factors include obesity, a family history of fibroids in the uterus, a late age of menopause and not having had children. Fibroids can grow in a variety of locations, both inside and outside the uterus. Treatment plans are based on the size and location. Other medical terms used to describe uterine fibroids include fibromas and myomas.
Fibroids can be round or nodules that look like smooth muscle tissue. In some cases, fibroids can attach to a thin stalk and resemble a mushroom. It is rare that uterine fibroids can become cancerous tumors by undergoing changes, but it does happen. It is not possible to perform a diagnostic test which is 100% accurate in detecting rare cancers related to uterine fibroids. People with uterine fibroids growing rapidly or fibroids developing during menopause should seek medical attention immediately.
