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Fibroids OB-GYN 101 Facts Card ©2003 Brookside Press
Uterine leiomyomas are common, benign, smooth muscle tumors of the uterus. They are found in nearly half of women over age 40 and infrequently cause problems. Synonyms include Fibroids, Myomas, and Leiomyomata.
Fibroids tend to grow under the influence of estrogen, and regress when the estrogen levels are reduced. Thus, growth frequently occurs during pregnancy, followed by regression following delivery. After the onset of menopause, fibroids generally regress.
Low-dose birth control pills leave circulating estrogen levels the same (or reduced) and do not stimulate fibroid growth.
Symptoms might include:
• Heavy menstrual flows
• Bleeding between periods
• Pain: This may take the form of menstrual cramps, painful intercourse on deep penetration, pain of acute fibroid degeneration, and chronically inflamed fibroids with a dull, aching or heaviness that is mostly constant.
• Infertility
• Pelvic Pressure
• Stress Urinaty Incontinence
• Ureteral Obstruction
The uterus is irregularly enlarged and somewhat asymmetrical. It may be tender and may assume very large sizes. The fibroid uterus is very firm.
The diagnosis may be confirmed by:
• Ultrasound
• MRI and CT Scanning
• Laparoscopy
• Histology
In most cases, no treatment is necessary. The fibroids are measured and observed over time, with the expectation that at menopause, they will regress.
For those with significant symptoms, very large fibroids, or rapidly growing fibroids, a number of treatments can be considered:
• Hysterectomy
• Myomectomy: For women who wish to preserve their childbearing capacity.
• Birth Control Pill/Progestins
• GnRH Analogs (temporary Rx)
• Embolization (experimental)
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