Question 1

what will happen if fibroids or cysts burst? is there any symptoms that needs to look out?

Accepted Answer

See below: Fibroids are solid tissue and therefore cannot rupture.    They can outgrow their blood supply and this can cause crampy pain. Cysts can rupture and the release of fluid can be painful.

Question 2

gyn.i ve a large fibroid, it's like been 6 months pregnant  i was told . if i became pregnant will the uterus burst/rapture? my periods have delayed .

Accepted Answer

Talk to your OB: You should discuss this with your OB and have a plan of action before you get pregnant.  There are several options available to you.

Question 3

how to cure fibroid?

Accepted Answer

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 4

what is a degenerated fibroid?

Accepted Answer

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 5

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 6

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 7

can you feel fibroids?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Fibroids are benign tumors of the uterus made up of smooth muscle and fibrous tissue. They are hard and firm to the touch. When they are located in the front of the uterus they can be felt by the patient or the physician on physical exam. They can enlarge a woman's uterus like a pregnancy and its size is often compared in those terms.

Question 8

are fibroids palpable?

Accepted Answer

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 9

is fibroids hereditary

Accepted Answer

Yes: Uterine fibroids can be genetically passed down especially in African American and Hispanic families.

Question 10

what causes fibroids to grow?

Accepted Answer

Estrogen: Fibroids grow when exposed to naturally occuring estrogen. Since estrogen levels "swing" to higher highs and lower lows as a woman gets into her mid 30's and 40's, fibroids tend to grow and cause symptoms at these ages.

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