Question 1

low b12 = 220,  deficient vit d=20, low iron. ultrasound found- 8cm x 11cm fibroid, extreme lower back, hip and shoulder pain. is any of this related?

Accepted Answer

Yes: B12 is high, not low. Vitamin d3 is very low and may be the connecting link. It needs to be between 60 and 80 and is now thought to be the commonest vitamin deficiency. Since it has its effect in every cell, it can cause many diagnoses. The fibroid is probably only minor.

Question 2

what is the curse of fibroid?

Accepted Answer

Fibroid=pelvic pain: Fibroid tumors (uterus muscle tumors) are a common cause of pelvic pain.  Location of fibroids also contribute to the many symptoms they cause. If a fibroid is near the cervix, dyspaurenia (painful sex) may occur. Fibroids near the lining of the uterus cause increased vaginal bleeding during periods and decreased fertility. A gynecologist can diagnose fibroids with ultrasound and treat accordingly.

Question 3

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 4

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).

Question 5

what causes fibroid tumors?

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Unknown: Fibroids are benign tumors of the uterus. The exact cause is unknown but it can be familiar and it is more common in African Americans. It also can be stimulated by female hormones.

Question 6

what are fibroid tumours like?

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Fibroid: Uterine fibroids are muscular tumors that originate from the uterus. They rarely turn into cancer.  No one really know what causes them, however, genetics and hormones may make one more likely to get them.
Estrogen and progesterone also seem to affect the growth of fibroid.

Question 7

what is posterior subserosal fibroid?

Accepted Answer

Subserous fibroid: Fibroids are benign tumors of the uterus. Subserosal fibroids are on the outside covering of the uterus. Posterior means towards the back.

Question 8

what are the risk factors for fibroids?

Accepted Answer

Fibroids: African American race, age, family history, obesity.

Question 9

can fibroids turn cancerous?

Accepted Answer

Very very rarely: Given that fibroids are common and leiomyosarcoma of the uterus is very rare, the liklihood of a fibroid turing cancerous is very remote.

Question 10

can abortion cause fibroids?

Accepted Answer

Fibroids: Abortion does not cause the formation of fibroids. Fibroids can cause an abortion depending where they are located. Fibroids are excessive proliferation of smooth muscles in your uterus.

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