Question 1

what does pedunculated fibroids  means?

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On a stalk : Pedunculated simply means that the fibroid is on a stalk hanging off the uterus. They are much easier to remove if necessary.

Question 2

how much pain are uterine fibroids?

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Varies greatly: Fibroids are benign (non cancerous) tumors of the uterus that are associated with painful, heavy periods.  They can be treated with medications that are hormonal or non-hormonal, and they are also commonly treated surgically by removing the fibroid (s) or the entire uterus.

Question 3

what are the tests for uterine fibroids?

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Ultrasound &/or exam: Ultrasound can determine if there are fibroids, so can a pelvic exam in many cases. A better question is: why is this an issue? Some studies show that by a certain age most women have fibroids. So having a fibroid is common. Are they causing problems of bleeding, pain, size or pressure? Those questions are important when deciding if treatment is needed.

Question 4

what sort of disorder is uterine 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 5

is it possible that i have uterine fibroid?

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Yes: Fibroids can grow in any woman that has not gone through menopause. Fibroids are estrogen dependent so even menopausal women on estrogen replacement can grow fibroids.

Question 6

how many types of uterine fibroids are there?

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One: A uterine fibroid is a benign, or non cancerous tumor that forms inside the uterus. Usually fibroids do not cause any pain or problems at all.  If they become large and symptomatic because of this they can be surgically managed by your gynecologist.

Question 7

are uterine fibroids cancerous?

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No: Fibroids themselves are tumors but not cancerous. However, once is a while a uterine cancer can appear similar to a fibroid and it is possible to believe that a woman has a fibroid when in fact there is actually a cancer present.

Question 8

is uterine fibroid due to abortion?

Accepted Answer

No: Neither abortions nor miscarriages cause uterine fibroids. They are tumors of the smooth muscle of the uterus that develop in some women for unknown reasons.

Question 9

how do uterine fibroid tumors develop?

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Uncontrolled growth: The smooth muscle that makes up the wall of the uterus begins to grow in an uncontrolled fashion. The separation of a benign tumor (fibroid or leiomyoma) from a malignant tumor (leiomyosarcoma) is the degree of growth, increased growth, and presence of tumor death (necrosis).

Question 10

how can i treat uterine fibroids except surgery?

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Alternatives: Fibroids can be shrunk with use of Lupron (leuprolide) Depot medication used over a period of months, but the change is reversible when the medicine is stopped. Fibroids can also be treated by Uterine Fibroid Embolization which is done by interventional radiologists and is not surgery. Neither one is appropriate if one is hoping to conceive.

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