Uterine Fibroids – Symptoms, Causes & Modern Treatment Options
Uterine fibroids (myomas) are one of the most common benign growths found in women of reproductive age.
They are non-cancerous but can cause heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, infertility, and affect daily lifestyle if not treated on time.
Early diagnosis and modern laparoscopic treatment offer excellent results.
🔍 What Are Uterine Fibroids?
Fibroids are abnormal, non-cancerous muscle growths inside or around the uterus.
They vary in size from a small seed to large masses that distort the uterus.
Fibroids can grow in different locations:
- Intramural – inside the uterine wall
- Submucosal – protruding into the uterine cavity
- Subserosal – outside the uterine wall
- Pedunculated – attached by a stalk
⚠️ Common Symptoms of Fibroids
Some women have no symptoms, while others experience:
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Prolonged periods
- Severe cramps
- Pelvic pressure
- Abdominal bloating
- Back pain
- Pain during intercourse
- Frequent urination
- Fertility or pregnancy issues
- Anemia due to blood loss
If you notice any of these signs, medical evaluation is important.
🩺 Causes & Risk Factors
Although the exact cause is not fully known, factors that increase risk include:
- Hormonal imbalance (estrogen dominance)
- Family history
- Obesity
- Early onset of menstruation
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Lifestyle and stress factors
Fibroids often grow during reproductive years and may shrink after menopause.
🧪 Diagnosis of Fibroids
To confirm and evaluate fibroids, doctors may recommend:
- Physical examination
- Ultrasound pelvis
- Doppler scan
- MRI scan (for mapping)
- Hysteroscopy (for cavity fibroids)
- Blood tests for anemia
A detailed assessment helps choose the best treatment plan.
💊 Treatment Options
Treatment depends on size, symptoms, and future pregnancy plans.
✔ Medication
- Hormonal tablets
- Iron supplements
- Pain relievers
- Hormone-regulating medicines
These may reduce symptoms but do not remove fibroids permanently.
✔ Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Laparoscopic Myomectomy – removal of fibroids while preserving uterus
- Hysteroscopic Myomectomy – for cavity fibroids
- Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE) – shrinking fibroids by blocking blood supply
- Radiofrequency ablation
✔ Surgical Options
- Laparoscopic hysterectomy – removal of uterus in severe or multiple fibroid cases (only if needed and after fertility is complete)
Laparoscopic methods ensure:
- Small cuts
- Less pain
- Fast recovery
- Minimal blood loss
- Quick return to routine activities
🩺 Lifestyle & Diet Support
- Maintain healthy weight
- Exercise regularly
- Vitamin D–rich foods
- Reduce red meat & processed food
- Increase green leafy vegetables
- Stress management
- Avoid smoking & alcohol
👨⚕️ Why Choose Dr. Ankur Bhanushali for Fibroid Treatment?
- Expertise in laparoscopic myomectomy & hysterectomy
- Modern imaging for accurate fibroid mapping
- Personalized treatment based on fertility goals
- Same-day evaluation for pain & heavy bleeding
- Comprehensive gynecological surgical care
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