Question 1

what do uterine fibroids or cysts/ovarian cysts typically look like on an mri?

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MRI findings: Uterine fibroids  can appear as dense masses on MRI, or increase in density in the layers of the uterine muscle.   Ovarian cysts are often fluid filled but also can be solid masses on MRI.  I would ask your health care provider or the radiologist to interpret these findings rather than trying to identify these conditions yourself as there appearance on scans are not always the same.

Question 2

how big does a uterine fibroid have to be to cause severe back pain? severe back  pain with weakness in left leg

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Any: But usually those &gt;4cm likely to be symptomatic.  Any fibroid that is dying (necrosis) can cause severe pains.  Doctors always should consider other causes, though, because the more common symptom of a fibroid is bleeding--not pain.

Question 3

i have a  uterine fibroid  and it fells like something is falling out of me stomak is on fire?

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Pelvic and medical: exam. You have 2 separate issues and certainly get examined for the sensation of something falling out. For heartburn use antacids and OTC omperazole AM/PM. I suggest immediate GYN and medical examination.

Question 4

what causes uterine fibroids?

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Unknown: Fibroids are benign muscle tumors of the uterus. No one knows their cause. Like many tumors (ie: breast lumps) their cause is unknown.

Question 5

can uterine fibroids affect sex?

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No: They are fibrous masses that take up space in your uterus, can cause excessive uterine bleeding, but do not affect sex.

Question 6

can uterine fibroid grow quickly?

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Not likely: Uterine fibroids are benign growths of muscle from the uterine wall. Growth of fibroids is usually in response to hormones. Many women have uterine fibroids that are asymptomatic. Fast growth may signal a more serious process and you should see your physician.

Question 7

how do you treat uterine fibroids?

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Hysterectomy: Uterine fibroids are frequently treated with a hysterectomy.  Other treatments are Uterine Artery Embolization; Focused ultrasound; myomectomy; and in selected cases, Hysteroscopic resection of fibroids.   Best wishes!

Question 8

can uterine fibroids grow in size?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Fibroids grow all the time, in part due to female hormones. They stop growing from menopause or stopping your hormones with a Lupron (leuprolide) shot. Some fibroids grow slowly; fibroids in some women grow quickly.

Question 9

how much pain are uterine fibroids?

Accepted Answer

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 10

can a uterine fibroid be causing pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Fibroids can cause pain, especially as they grow. They can also cause bleeding and cramping.

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