Question 1

are fibroids palpable?

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Fibroids vary a lot: Uterine fibroids are benign muscle growths in the uterus. They tend to grow until a woman reaches menopause, at which tine they begin to shrink. Some fibroids can be so large as to mimic a 5-month pregnancy! others are small enough to be seen only on ultrasound, and cannot be felt by the examiner. If you believe you are feeling a fibroid, please get an exam to be sure of your findings. Lgromkomd.

Question 2

are fibroids palpable if you are not full bladder?

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Depends: On the size of the fibroids.

Question 3

are fibroids better palpable if your full bladder?

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Sometimes : Not to the doctor vaginally, but a full bladder will make them easier to sense as they will increase the amount of pressure on your bladder, if small it may make them actually harder to feel.

Question 4

do fibroids palpable if they are large?

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Yes: Fibroids are hard and firm benign tumors that can be felt through the skin either by the patient feeling them or during a physical examination with a healthcare provider.

Question 5

how to cure fibroid?

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Surgery: The only way to get rid of fibroids is by surgery. One could take medication, such as birth control pills, to reduce side effects from fibroids if they have side effects like heavy bleeding or cramps. Fibroids are a complex topic, so it is best to talk to a gynecologist about options for treatment for an individual patient.

Question 6

what is a degenerated fibroid?

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Dying fibroid: When a fibroid outgrows its blood supply, areas of it can die off. This event can be very painful to a patient, even causing her to go to the Emergency Room. For degenerating fibroid(s) on the right side, this can even simulate appendicitis. Degenerating fibroids often eventually calcify which can be detected on pelvic imaging (exs. x-ray, CT scan, ultrasound).

Question 7

anterior fibroid measuring 3.5cm ?

Accepted Answer

Not enough info: Fibroids are very common benign tumors. They are found in a woman's uterus and can be discovered during a routine pelvic exam or pelvic ultrasound. If there are no symptoms (exs. Heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, increased urinary frequency) no treatment is necessary unless it is determined that the fibroid is preventing a fertility patient from getting pregnant or causing her to miscarry.

Question 8

is submuscosal fibroid and subserosal fibroid harmful?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily.: Many, many women have fibroids as they get older.  Most don't even know they have them.  If you are having symptoms due to them, like heavy periods, etc., then they may be worth treating. Discuss your options with your doctor. Very very rarely, a fibroid can become cancerous. See http://womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/uterine-fibroids.html#g

Question 9

what are fibroids?

Accepted Answer

Uterine growths: Fibroids are benign growths of smooth muscle of the uterus. They are not precancerous, however, they can cause symptoms. Some symptoms of fibroids include abdominal pain and heavy vaginal bleeding. They can be treated with hormonal medications or surgery if they are extremely bothersome.

Question 10

what causes fibroids?

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Smooth muscle tumor: Fibroids are growths of the smooth muscle of the uterine wall.  These are almost always benign, but they can become large. Different people may have 1-2 large fibroids or multiple smaller fibroids, or a combination.  Most are asymptomatic, but they can cause abnormal bleeding, pain, infertility, or mass effect (eg, pressing on the bladder affecting bladder function).

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