Question 1

does a fibroid ever go away on its own?

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Yes: Occasionally, usually after a full term delivery, a fibroid may undergo degeneration due to lack of blood supply caused by the uterus' major shrinkage in size immediately post partum.  If the fibroid gets no blood, it stops growing and dies.  Natural mechanisms then cause the dead tissue to be re-absorbed and the fibroid "goes away on its own".  In general however, they don't go away.

Question 2

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 3

thank you. if there is a finding of underlying myometrial mass found in pelvic/transvaginal ultrasound, is this considered fibroid or polyp? will this mass go away on its own? it is 1.8x1.6 cm in size. possible it can go away before menopause?

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Could be: It could be but should have the ultrasound to look at this better to see

Question 4

do fibroids go away by themselves?

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Not usually.: Fibroids are benign, estrogen mediated tumors. They can start forming at puberty and can form all the way to menopause. 

Some will get so large that they outstrip their blood supply and start to die. Others will shrink after menopause. But in general, fibroids that are causing you symptoms usually do not just go away by themselves.

Question 5

can uterine fibroids go away on their own?

Accepted Answer

Hi there : Yes they can reabsorb, however this should be clarified by the Ob-Gyn in charge of the patient. We don’t know the patient or the specifics on the subject.

Question 6

if you have pain from uterine fibroids, can you make it go away with medication?

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Sometimes: You can take ibuprofen or naproxen as needed to ease the pain. sometimes doctors recommend birth control pills or other hormones to help it, too.

Question 7

i'll be 49 this year. i have 3 fibroids. at my age should i just live with my heavy periods and pain, being do close to menopause ? will it go away ?

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Depends: How old was your mom when she went through menopause? That will likely be your age so if not till 56 you may want to reconsider.  If symptoms areild it's agood plan since >80% will shrink.  Some will hurt when they shrink/die and will require surgery.

Question 8

can uterus fibroids go away on their own after pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

After menopause: Fibroids may become smaller after pregnancy but do not go away. These will shrink more after menopause.

Question 9

had laprascope, had abrasions in womb doc separated them, inactive endometriosis & fibroids will my pain go away now ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: AS your doctor told you this is very frustrating.  You can treat the endometriosis with mediction, but the side effects can be frustrating.  Once you reach menopause it will resolve naturally.  Fibroids as well become less of a problem after menopause.  If things are just terrible for you hysterectopmy and oopherectomy is a solution.  Your doctor will help you decide what is best in your case.

Question 10

1) does fibroids in breast go away? and how to reduce more growth of fibroids in breast? 2) it causes pain and tenderness even when i am still 3 weeks away from my period. 3) how can i reduce pain without using pain killers?

Accepted Answer

: If you're referring to fibrocystic changes in the breasts, they may last until menopause when most regress. Birth control pills may reduce pain and tenderness. Wear proper fitting bras,drink less caffeine,avoid eating chocolate, take ibuprofen for pain,apply cold or warm compresses as needed. Your gynecologist may drain fluid out of tender cysts for relief. He/she can advise you further.

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Thank you. if there is a finding of underlying myometrial mass found in pelvic/transvaginal ultrasound, is this considered fibroid or polyp? will this mass go away on its own? it is 1.8x1.6 cm in size. possible it can go away before menopause?

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Do fibroids go away by themselves?

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Can uterine fibroids go away on their own?

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If you have pain from uterine fibroids, can you make it go away with medication?

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I'll be 49 this year. i have 3 fibroids. at my age should i just live with my heavy periods and pain, being do close to menopause ? will it go away ?

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Can uterus fibroids go away on their own after pregnancy?

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Had laprascope, had abrasions in womb doc separated them, inactive endometriosis & fibroids will my pain go away now ?

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1) does fibroids in breast go away? and how to reduce more growth of fibroids in breast? 2) it causes pain and tenderness even when i am still 3 weeks away from my period. 3) how can i reduce pain without using pain killers?

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