Red, processed meat, high-fat dairy products, salty foods, and certain carbohydrates cause fibroids to grow. Uterine fibroids can cause painful and life-altering symptoms for many women, especially as they get larger and put more pressure on your uterus.
If you suffer from painful uterine fibroids, schedule a telehealth or office consult with Dr. Suzanne Slonim. Slonim is voted top doctor in interventional radiology for women in North Texas and the leader in fibroid treatment in Dallas. Or request a minute free phone screening with an expert fibroid nurse to determine if you are eligible for fibroid treatment without surgery.
To learn more about the revolutionary, non-surgical, fibroid treatment Uterine Fibroid Embolization UFE call This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Prior to starting any new treatment or questions regarding a medical condition, always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider. They may remain the same size for years. They can also shrink on their own, and those that are present during pregnancy often disappear afterward.
Your risk of developing new fibroids typically decreases with menopause and tumors already present may shrink. Fibroids were once the leading reason for performing hysterectomies.
Advances in medical technology and treatment techniques allow us to choose less drastic measures for treating these benign growths these days.
We may recommend medications that manipulate your hormones enough to control excessive bleeding due to the fibroids. Birth control pills can also control bleeding but have little effect on the size of your fibroids. If fibroids are interfering with your ability to become pregnant or maintain a pregnancy, we can consider surgical removal of the fibroids while leaving your uterus and other reproductive organs intact.
This type of surgery can often be done laparoscopically, which requires just a few small incisions and offers a faster healing time than traditional, open surgery. Call or click to set up an appointment. Learn about the signs of vaginal atrophy and what you can do about it.
Menopausal symptoms such as vaginal dryness, hot flashes, night sweats, and urinary changes are frustratingly common. Learn about how you can get help for your menopause symptoms. Family history. Having a family member with fibroids increases your risk. If a woman's mother had fibroids, her risk of having them is about three times higher than average.
Ethnic origin. African-American women are more likely to develop fibroids than white women. Women who are overweight are at higher risk for fibroids. For very heavy women, the risk is two to three times greater than average.
Eating habits. Eating a lot of red meat e. Eating plenty of green vegetables seems to protect women from developing fibroids. Where can fibroids grow? Doctors put them into three groups based on where they grow: Submucosal sub-myoo-KOH-zuhl fibroids grow into the uterine cavity.
Subserosal sub-suh-ROH-zuhl fibroids grow on the outside of the uterus. What are symptoms of fibroids? Most fibroids do not cause any symptoms, but some women with fibroids can have: Heavy bleeding which can be heavy enough to cause anemia or painful periods Feeling of fullness in the pelvic area lower stomach area Enlargement of the lower abdomen Frequent urination Pain during sex Lower back pain Complications during pregnancy and labor, including a six-time greater risk of cesarean section Reproductive problems, such as infertility , which is very rare.
What causes fibroids? These factors could be: Hormonal affected by estrogen and progesterone levels Genetic runs in families Because no one knows for sure what causes fibroids, we also don't know what causes them to grow or shrink. Can fibroids turn into cancer? What if I become pregnant and have fibroids? The most common problems seen in women with fibroids are: Cesarean section. The risk of needing a c-section is six times greater for women with fibroids.
Baby is breech. The baby is not positioned well for vaginal delivery. Labor fails to progress. Placental abruption. The placenta breaks away from the wall of the uterus before delivery. When this happens, the fetus does not get enough oxygen. Preterm delivery. How do I know for sure that I have fibroids? These tests might include: Ultrasound — Uses sound waves to produce the picture. The ultrasound probe can be placed on the abdomen or it can be placed inside the vagina to make the picture.
A sonohysterogram involves injecting water into the uterus and making ultrasound pictures. There are two types of surgery to do this: Laparoscopy lap-ar-OSS-koh-pee — The doctor inserts a long, thin scope into a tiny incision made in or near the navel. The scope has a bright light and a camera. This allows the doctor to view the uterus and other organs on a monitor during the procedure.
Pictures also can be made. Hysteroscopy hiss-tur-OSS-koh-pee — The doctor passes a long, thin scope with a light through the vagina and cervix into the uterus.
No incision is needed. The doctor can look inside the uterus for fibroids and other problems, such as polyps. A camera also can be used with the scope. What questions should I ask my doctor if I have fibroids? How many fibroids do I have? What size is my fibroid s? Where is my fibroid s located outer surface, inner surface, or in the wall of the uterus?
Can I expect the fibroid s to grow larger? How rapidly have they grown if they were known about already? How will I know if the fibroid s is growing larger? What problems can the fibroid s cause? What tests or imaging studies are best for keeping track of the growth of my fibroids? What are my treatment options if my fibroid s becomes a problem? What are your views on treating fibroids with a hysterectomy versus other types of treatments? How are fibroids treated? Some of these things include: Whether or not you are having symptoms from the fibroids If you might want to become pregnant in the future The size of the fibroids The location of the fibroids Your age and how close to menopause you might be If you have fibroids but do not have any symptoms, you may not need treatment.
Medications If you have fibroids and have mild symptoms, your doctor may suggest taking medication. Surgery If you have fibroids with moderate or severe symptoms, surgery may be the best way to treat them. Here are the options: Myomectomy meye-oh-MEK-tuh-mee — Surgery to remove fibroids without taking out the healthy tissue of the uterus.
It is best for women who wish to have children after treatment for their fibroids or who wish to keep their uterus for other reasons. You can become pregnant after myomectomy. But if your fibroids were imbedded deeply in the uterus, you might need a cesarean section to deliver. Myomectomy can be performed in many ways. It can be major surgery involving cutting into the abdomen or performed with laparoscopy or hysteroscopy. The type of surgery that can be done depends on the type, size, and location of the fibroids.
After myomectomy new fibroids can grow and cause trouble later.
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