What are uterine myomas and treatment methods Dr. Siddiqa Akhan Tabib Gynecologist

by Dr. Sedigheh Akhavan

What is uterine myoma or fibroid?

What are uterine myomas and treatment methods - Fibroids or uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the uterus that often occur during reproductive years. Another name for fibroma is myoma. Uterine myomas do not increase the risk of uterine cancer and almost never turn into cancer.

Fibroma size range from a tiny bud that is seen with other eyes Armed It is not visible until the large masses that cause the enlargement and deformation of the uterus can be. You may have only one uterine fibroid or you may have multiple fibroids. In severe cases, multiple fibroids cause the size of the uterus to increase so that the uterus may reach the chest and cause overweight.

Many women with fibroids live without problems and have no symptoms. But sometimes fibroids may also cause symptoms.

What are the signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids?

As mentioned, in many cases, it has no symptoms, but in those who do, the symptoms are different depending on where it is located, how big it is, and how many fibroids are formed. The most common symptoms of uterine fibroids are:

• Severe bleeding during periods
• Period lasting more than a week
• Pressure or pain in the pelvic area
• Urine frequency
• Not completely emptying the bladder
• Constipation
• Back pain or leg pain

In rare cases, when the fibroid grows, the blood supply to it stops and the myoma cells metamorphose. This situation causes severe pain. Subserosal fibroid is shown on the right, intramural fibroid is shown on the left side, and submucosal fibroid is shown on the bottom. What are uterine myomas

What are the types of uterine fibroids?

Fibroids based on location Formed, divided into:

• Intramural fibroid: grows inside the muscular wall of the uterus
• Submucosal fibroid: is formed under the inner layer of the uterus and protrudes into the uterine cavity
• Subserosal fibroid: is formed in the outer layer of the uterus and protrudes.

What factors lead to the formation of fibroids in the uterus?

Doctors have not identified the cause of fibroid formation well, but research and clinical investigations show the following factors to be effective in its occurrence:

• Genetic changes: Many fibroids contain changes in genes that have become different from normal uterine muscle cells
• Hormones: Estrogen and progesterone are two hormones that cause the growth of the uterine wall in each menstrual cycle to prepare the body for pregnancy. It seems that these hormones also have an effect on the growth of fibroids.
• Growth factors: Substances that help the body maintain tissues, such as insulin-like growth factor, can affect the growth of fibroids.
• Extracellular matrix (ECM): Extracellular matrix is the material that makes cells stick together (like cement between bricks). The extracellular matrix is ​​increased in fibroids and causes them to become fibrous. It also stores growth factors and causes biological changes in the cells themselves.

Does menopause affect fibroids?

How much does a uterine fibroid grow?

The growth pattern of uterine fibroids is variable. Sometimes they grow slowly and sometimes very fast and sometimes they stay the same size for a long time. Some fibroids have growth spurts and some shrink by themselves.

Does fibroid go away with childbirth?

Many of the fibroids that were created during pregnancy shrink or disappear after delivery and the uterus returns to its normal size. What are uterine myomas

What are the complications of fibroids in pregnancy?

Fibroids are usually harmless and usually do not cause any problems during pregnancy. But sometimes it causes pain or discomfort, and complications such as a decrease in red blood cells (due to excessive blood loss) and as a result anemia. It may cause complications in the pregnancy process. Dr. Siddiqa Akhwan Tabib, office: Vali Asr Street, a little lower than Vali Asr Square, Veldi Alley, No. 26, first floor 02188929353 02188938793