Fibroid tumors are benign growths that appear on the muscular wall of the uterus. They are the most common tumors of the female genital tract. They have been also named as leiomyoma, leiomyomata, or myoma. They range in size from microscopic to masses that fill the entire abdominal cavity. Uterine fibroids can affect women of all ages, but are most common in women ages 40 to 50. In most cases, there is more than one Fibroid in the uterus. Fibroids consist of dense, fibrous tissue and are nourished and sustained by a series of blood vessels.
Uterine fibroids cause different symptoms depending on their number and where they are located in the uterus. There are 3 different classifications:
Intramural Uterine Fib0072oids
These are located in the wall of the uterus and are the most common type of fibroids. They cause the uterus to become enlarged, and can cause pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic or back pain, and pressure.
Submucosal uterine Fibroids
Are located inside the lining of the uterus and protrude inward. These cause heavy bleeding and heavy, prolonged periods.
Subserosal Uterine Fibroids
Are located outside of the lining of the uterus and protrude outward. They have less of an affect on your period, but may cause back pain or pressure. The subserosal fibroid can also grow on a stalk attached to the uterus, in which case it is called ‘pendunculated.’ The stalk may become twisted and can cause severe pelvic pain.
What are the symptoms?
While not cancerous, uterine fibroids can cause problems. Depending on size, location and number of fibroids, common symptoms include:
- Pelvic pain and pressure
- Excessive bleeding, including prolonged periods and passage of clots, which can lead to anemia.
- Abdominal swelling
- Pressure on the bladder, leading to frequent urination
- Pressure on the bowel, leading to constipation and bloating
- Infertility
Though very common, most Fibroids don’t cause symptoms- only 10 to 20 percent require treatment. However, you may experience no symptoms or have mild symptoms, but still need treatment. For Fibroid Treatment in London you can consult MRTherapyCenter.com. Here highly qualified physicians will cure your fibroids in an effective manner. For more details you can log on to us at: http://www.mrtherapycentre.com/current-treatment-option-for-firboids.php