can uterine fibroids grow in size?

Question

What size of an uterine fibroid considered big?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Yes: As long as you are making estrogen then your fibroids can grow.

Answer 3

Multifactorial: Fibroids are non-cancerous muscle tumors of the uterus. They develop because of a mutation in a uterine muscle cell that causes that cell to lose control of its growth. They are very common in some ethnic groups, and present in women of all backgrounds. They can cause heavy bleeding, pain, infertility, and pregnancy complications, or may cause no problems at all, depending on where they are.

Answer 4

For most nothing: 1 in 3 women of childbearing age have fibroids and up to 80% of african-american women have them. For most women the fibroids will be asymptomatic and no treatment is necessary. For some, even though they aren't causing symptoms, they may cause infertility.

Answer 5

Yes: Pelvic exam and ultrasound are the best ways to determine if you have fibroids. Some fibroids are asymptomatic and are usually found when an ultrasound is performed for other reasons (ie, pregnancy). Unless you are experiencing any symptoms from fibroids, such as heavy bleeding or pelvic pain, there is no benefit to screen for fibroids alone.

Answer 6

See below: Either by a pelvic exam or by an ultrasound are the most reliable methods.

Answer 7

Different options: Treatment options:1- watchful waiting for minimal fibroid symptoms or when nearing menopause. 2- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (nsaid). Birth control hormones (pill, patch, or ring), an intrauterine device, progestin shot (depo-provera) every 3 months for the heavy bleeding, 3- surgical removal for large symptomatic fibroids.

Answer 8

OCPs, NSAIDs: Two types of meds commonly used in treating fibroids are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory meds (ex. Ibuprofen) and oral contraceptive pills. One NSAID that has specific effects on the lining of the uterus which helps to lighten flow is tranexamic acid. It is given only on the heavy days of the month (up to 5 total) and can lighten the period significantly. Meds should be used with diet/weight loss.

Answer 9

Yes: Newer medications called selective estrogen modulators and selective Progesterone modulators (serms and sprms) are revelaing interesting information that may provide another treatment for fibroids. As such, these medical treatments won't cure fibrooids, but may help alleviate the symptoms such as bleeding and be a useful pre-operative tool.

Answer 10

Halt Procedure: For women suffering with problems such as heavy periods and wish to retain their uterus a laparoscopic surgery called halt will allow the doctor to avoid the more invasive myomectomy (removal of fibroids) and simply heat them so they shrink. This is an outpatient procedure with a few days of recovery. Trials completed. Should receive fda approval and be available to gynecologists in 2012.

Answer 11

Yes: Mri-guided focused ultrasound (mrgfus) is one of the more recent advances in treating fibroids. It is a completely non-invasive treatment. The women lies prone on a MRI table which has a special ultrasound unit built in to it. This can deliver a focused beam of ultrasound energy into the fibroid to destroy it. The procedure is best for one or two fibroids and currently takes 2-3 hours to perform.

Answer 12

Yes: Current treatments include: hormones, uterine artery embolization, myomectomy (surgery to remove the fibroids) and hysterectomy. Ultrasonic ablation of fibroids, and new hormonal treatments are in development or being tested.

Answer 13

Sometimes: Fibroids are common. They occur when part of the uterus grows too much, but they are not cancer. Fibroids can be small or large, can occur in different parts of the uterus. Sometimes they may cause bleeding, pain, infertility or miscarriage. Sometimes they cause no problems at all. It is important to discuss that with your doctor to see if there is anything you need to worry about.

Answer 14

Depends: Fibroids are benign tumors in the uterus. They can cause heavy menstrual bleeding, which can lead to anemia. This can be serious if not treated. Fibriods can also cause pain, including painful periods.

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