Introduction
Also known as LEIOMYOMA
These are outgrowths from the human uterus (womb). They are non-cancerous and are the commonest outgrowths from the human uterus.
They are present in about 20%-40% of women of reproductive age group (18-47).

They are usually multiple outgrowths , however they can be single.

Symptoms
The symptoms present in a woman with fibroid varies depending on the size and location of the growth. It can present in one or more of the following ways:

1. Symptomless: majority of cases of Fibroid are present with no symptom and thus many cases are detected accidentally on routine examination or investigation for other things e.g. Infertility.

2. Heavy Menstrual Flow: there may be prolonged flow of menstrual blood. E.g greater than

3.Crampy abdominal pain

Less commonly could present as

4. Pain on passing urine

5. Impossible sexual intercourse due to pain

6. Recurrent miscarriages or subfertility. Due to occlusion of space in the womb, fibroid can cause recurrent miscarriages.

7. Constipation


Causes of Fibroid
The exact cause of fibroid is not clearly understood however some factors have been well established to be linked with the development of fibroid

1. Black race: it is more common in. women of the black race
2. Early onset of Menstruation i.e. A woman whose menstruation commences before the age of 12
3. Late age at Conception i.e. A woman who has never been pregnant at a late age. (2 full term pregnancies reduce the risk of having fibroid)
4. Obesity; a woman whose Body Mass Index is greater or equal to 30kg/m2
5. Diabetes
6. Hypertension
7. Genetics

The growth of fibroid is dependent on body hormones; estrogen and progesterone. Therefore it is normal for a woman's fibroid to shrink as she approaches menopause.

What to do.
Most fibroids do not need treatment as they do not cause any symptoms however,an action becomes needed whenever there's a symptom. If you notice any of the symptoms stated above, you need to see a gynaecologist.


What your doctor will do.
The doctor will examine you and may request that you do one or more of the following investigations.
Ultrasound,
Magnetic Resonance Imaging,
Hysteroscopy
Hysterosalpingography (HSG)
E.t.c.



Management/Treatment Procedures
This depends on the findings,your choice, and your general health condition, therefore it is individualised.

May do nothing (watchful waiting)
Drug treatment
Surgery
Treatment using Oral Contraceptive
Pain relievers
E.t.c.

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Your questions pertaining fibroid would be gladly entertained.

sofa-dj:
Your questions pertaining fibroid would be gladly entertained.

any drug to flush or shrink it. Am seroiusly scared of surgery.

nonsense where on earth have you read that hypertension and diabetes can cause fibroid