Question 1

had a ct done told i have one 22cm fibroid tumor on uterus about a month later had transvaginal ultrasound and told it was multiple tumors about 9 cm is this possible? in no pain should i do anything?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Transvaginal sonogram can not see 22 cm fibroid, too large to see from vagina

large fibroid should be removed surgically pain or no pain

it can cause bleeding problems and infertility, pressure symptoms  on bladder, rctum ureters causing swollen kidneys.

Question 2

is fibroid tumor dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Fibroid: Fibroid or myoma is the most common benign tumor of the smooth muscle of the womb. It usually is without symptom- however if it grows bigger- it may be presented as heavy , painful menstrual bleeding, etc.  Fibroids can rarely (0.1-0.5%), undergo malignant degeneration .In addition, there are rare forms of fibroids where the lesions are capable of spreading without transforming into cancer.

Question 3

how can a fibroid tumor affect me?

Accepted Answer

Fibroid tumor: Fibroid tumors are quite common.  They are benign smooth muscle tumors arising in the uterine wall of reproductive-age women and can result in irregular menses, abdominal pain and/or enlargement, and, in some cases, reduce fertility by obstructing implantation or irritating the endometrial lining.

Question 4

what are the signs of a fibroid tumor?

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Signs and symptoms: Clinical manifestation can include- heavy menses,  dysmenorrhea, pressure/discomfort on pelvic are- which depends on the bulk of the fibroids, difficulty to get pregnant and miscarriages. Due to heavy menses, people can have iron deficiency anemia that can be presented with weakness, fatigue/dizziness etc.

Question 5

is it good or bad to have a desegregating fibroid tumor?

Accepted Answer

May be good: A fibroid that outgrows it's own blood supply may "infarct" and start to "degenerate".  This stops growth and may cause a decrease in size.  Now the bad news, it's painful and may lead to other problems like fever or infection (not common) or inflammation that cause adhesions (common).  Fibroid degeneration is most common in pregnancy and usually does not require rx  other than pain control.

Question 6

how long does it take to recover after having a fibroid tumor removed?

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Depends: If the surgery was laprascopically performed the recover will be less than if it was performed via laparotomy (much larger incision). Smaller incision most likely 2-3 weeks; larger incision more likely 4-6 weeks. Ask your surgeon to get a better idea.

Question 7

what are doctors' recommendations to cure a fibroid tumor?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Having fibroid without symptoms nothing should be done. If causing significant symptoms there are medicines that can help temporize, but often the woman will be left with of  1of 2 choices: surgery or uterine fibroid embolization (ufe). Ufe is safer, less invasive, shorter recovery than surgery and effective > 90% of cases. Also she can keep her uterus which is important even if family complete.

Question 8

following fibroid tumor is removed will you lose weight quickly?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Fibroid usually refers to a leiomyoma (benign tumor of smooth muscle) of the uterus. Fibroids are not necessarily associated with weight loss or weight gain themselves, but sometimes the tumors can be large in which case removal might result in a noticeable difference. Also, any type of surgery can have some impact on weight, depending on appetite and retaining fluid during recovery.

Question 9

what causes fibroid tumor which includes a prolased uterusbladder and rectum?

Accepted Answer

Dumb luck: Maybe a quarter of women of reproductive age have fibroids in the uterus that cause more or less trouble. There are a variety of ways to handle these nowadays, some letting you keep your uterus if that is your desire.

Question 10

most effective way to get rid of a fibroid tumor?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Fibroid is a broad term: fibroid of the uterus are removed by myomectomy or surgery. A fibroid tumor of the soft tissues (fibromatosis) is also removed by surgery. Perhaps you can clarify the question more.

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Had a ct done told i have one 22cm fibroid tumor on uterus about a month later had transvaginal ultrasound and told it was multiple tumors about 9 cm is this possible? in no pain should i do anything?

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