Question 1

can a fibroid dissolve or bleed to go away on its own?

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In menopause: Fibroids are often asymptomatic. If they do not cause any symptoms, no treatment is necessary. They typically go away on their own when a woman goes in to menopause.

Question 2

are there available medicines that could dissolve fibroids?

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Not exactly: Fibroids are smooth muscle tumors usually of the uterus.  While there are no medicines that "dissolve" the fibroids, gnrh agonists such as Lupron (leuprolide) will cause them to shrink in premenopausal women because the medicine blocks estrogen production which is needed for them to grow. Also uterine artery embolizaton will usually cause shrinkage. Finally, MRI guided focused ultrasound can help remove them.

Question 3

is there any food or a way out that could dissolve fibroids?

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No: Fibroids may decrease in size after menopause. Diet or medications does not affect fibroids.

Question 4

is there any food or a way out that could dissolve fibroids?how can i shrink them ?my belly is pouched .

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Unfortunately, NO..: There are options for treating your fibroids though.  The key question is whether you want to have any/more children.  If so, myomectomy is the procedure for you.  If not, you should consider uterine fiborid embolization (ufe).  You should consult your ob/gyn and an interventional radiologist to get the full spectrum of treatment options.

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?

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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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