All About Fibroid
November 28, 2023
Is there a reason for me to worry if I have a fibroid
Fibroid is localised growth in the uterus and is seen in almost 40% of women during their reproductive phase. It is very common for fibroid to be picked up on a routine sonography done for health check up. There is definitely no reason to worry if you get diagnosed with fibroid till the time it is asymptomatic and on watchful management with check on menstrual symptoms and annual sonography. When the menstruation cycles become short ,prolonged, heavy flow and painful one should meet a gynaecologist as these are common bothersome findings seen when one has fibroid. Fibroid Removal are known to grow and may sometimes present as a huge or visible lump/mass in the abdomen. These huge mass grow silently and give rise to pressure symptoms like poor control on urination, difficulty in passing urine, digestive disturbance.
In many cases fibroid do not give rise to bothersome symptoms and we actually offer no active treatment to them.
So you do not always worry when you have a Fibroid Removal!.
What is the treatment for Fibroid removal in Kharghar,Navi Mumbai
The one most deciding factor to offer treatment for fibroid is what symptoms do they present with ,is menstruation bothersome, infertility, urinary symptoms, digestive trouble. Also when one experiences no symptoms there is no treatment but simply watch their behaviour by observing for symptoms and annual Sonography.
Medical management takes care of symptoms due to fibroid but it does not make the Fibroid Removal disappear.
Surgery performed is Myomectomy in which uterus is conserved and only the fibroid is removed.
There are various techniques of myomectomy-
Open myomectomy
Laparoscopic myomectomy
Robot assisted laparoscopic myomectomy
Hysteroscopic myomectomy
Hysterectomy is another option for fibroid uterus in which uterus with Fibroid Removal.
Once treated do the fibroids recur
Fibroids are localised growth within the musculature of uterus and primarily they are seen in reproductive phase of a lady. Disturbance in the reproductive hormone sometimes tend to give rise to fibroid formation and during surgery only visible Fibroid Removal . Hence there is a possibility of them to recur, formation of completely new fibroid or regrowth of those seedling ,microscopic fibroid .
What measures will prevent the growth of fibroid
Unfortunately the exact cause of fibroid still remains unknown but it is theorised to be due to imbalance in the reproductive hormones with addition of genetic and social cause. The possible measures to be taken include disciplined lifestyle, physical activity, annual Sonography and maintaining menstruation chart.
Is there a reason for me to worry if I have a fibroid
Fibroid is localised growth in the uterus and is seen in almost 40% of women during their reproductive phase. It is very common for fibroid to be picked up on a routine sonography done for health check up. There is definitely no reason to worry if you get diagnosed with fibroid till the time it is asymptomatic and on watchful management with check on menstrual symptoms and annual sonography. When the menstruation cycles become short ,prolonged, heavy flow and painful one should meet a gynaecologist as these are common bothersome findings seen when one has fibroid. Fibroids are known to grow and may sometimes present as a huge or visible lump/mass in the abdomen. These huge mass grow silently and give rise to pressure symptoms like poor control on urination, difficulty in passing urine, digestive disturbance.
What is the treatment for fibroid
The one most deciding factor to offer treatment for fibroid is what symptoms do they present with ,is menstruation bothersome, infertility, urinary symptoms, digestive trouble. Also when one experiences no symptoms there is no treatment but simply watch their behaviour by observing for symptoms and annual Sonography.
Medical management takes care of symptoms due to fibroid but it does not make the fibroid disappear.
Surgery performed is Myomectomy in which uterus is conserved and only the fibroid is removed.
There are various techniques of myomectomy-
- Open myomectomy
- Laparoscopic myomectomy
- Robot assisted laparoscopic myomectomy
- Hysteroscopic myomectomy
Hysterectomy is another option for fibroid uterus in which uterus with fibroid is removed .
Once treated do the fibroids recur
Fibroids are localised growth within the musculature of uterus and primarily they are seen in reproductive phase of a lady. Disturbance in the reproductive hormone sometimes tend to give rise to fibroid formation and during surgery only visible fibroids can be removed . Hence there is a possibility of them to recur, formation of completely new fibroid or regrowth of those seedling ,microscopic fibroid .
What measures will prevent the growth of fibroid
Unfortunately the exact cause of fibroid still remains unknown but it is theorised to be due to imbalance in the reproductive hormones with addition of genetic and social cause. The possible measures to be taken include disciplined lifestyle, physical activity, annual Sonography and maintaining menstruation chart.
A fibroid is a non-cancerous growth that develops in the uterus. Fibroids are common and occur in many women during their reproductive years.
Not necessarily. If the fibroid is small and does not cause symptoms, doctors usually recommend regular monitoring through annual scans and symptom observation.
Fibroids may lead to heavy menstrual bleeding, prolonged periods, pelvic pain, frequent urination, difficulty passing urine, abdominal swelling, or digestive discomfort.
In some cases, fibroids may affect fertility depending on their size and location in the uterus. A gynecologist can assess their impact on pregnancy planning.
Fibroids are commonly diagnosed through pelvic examinations and ultrasound scans (sonography). They are often discovered during routine health check-ups.
No. Medications can help manage symptoms like heavy bleeding and pain, but they generally do not make fibroids disappear completely.
Treatment options may include medication, myomectomy (fibroid removal while preserving the uterus), laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, hysteroscopic surgery, or hysterectomy in selected cases.
Myomectomy is a surgical procedure that removes fibroids while preserving the uterus, making it a preferred option for women who wish to maintain fertility.
Yes. Fibroids can recur after treatment because small microscopic fibroids may remain or new fibroids may develop over time.