Fibroids


Fibroids are very common in the black race.
They are usually found in women in the 20’s and above.
They never develop for the first time after menopause.
They are more common in the body of the uterus or womb and are they many in number.
They are grouped according to the position of the uterus where they occur.
They can grow to very large size, pushing the womb or uterus forwards, backwards or to the side, depending on the position.
They are non-cancerous

Cause of Fibroid
Fibroids seem to occur as result of an abnormal response to female hormone oestrogen.
They shrink and disappear after menopause but grow quickly during pregnancy.

Symptoms
Large fibroids can cause problems with urination, backache and constipation.
The commonest problem is increased and prolonged menstrual loss.
Severe anaemia may result from the prolonged menstrual loss.

Signs
Large fibroids are usually painless, firm and diagnosed by ultrasound.

Treatment
Small fibroids do not usually require treatment.
Large ones are removed by surgery.

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