Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Had a lap last week, have endometriosis and fibrosis on uterus. what is the difference between fibrosis and fibroids? considering hysterectomy.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Fibrosis vs fibroids: Uterine fibrosis is scarring of the uterus. Uterine fibroids are smooth muscle cell growths of the uterus. Endometriosis can cause "scarring" and adhesions of the uterus.
Answered 9/29/2020
315 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have endometriosis and fibroid tumors (occasionally ovarian cysts). OB recommend hysterectomy. Read about Acessa. Wondering: procedure any good?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can ovaries still produce endometreosis even after the uterus has been removed? I had an hysterectomy after having severe back pain. Endometrosis had left scar tissue which attached my uterus to my rectum. After removal of the uterus, the back pain subsid
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have a personal history of PCOS and family history of endometriosis--A few months ago I had an ovarian cyst rupture. The pain was worse than child birth!! I just had a hystorectomy (uterus, cervix, and Fallopian tubes removed, ovaries were left in place
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
If I have severe bleeding and cramps from uterine fibroids, and early endometriosis will i need to get a hysterectomy?
If I have endometriosis, fibroids, and uterine prolapse is there any possibility that i could have children again? Is the only treatment hysterectomy?
I have a mostly blocked colon from a 10.2cm anteverted uterus and fibroid, yet no one wants to do a hysterectomy. I am 52 years old & small bodytype.
My mother has been diagnosed with fibroid (cyst) inside her uterus (approx 6.5 cm). Should she go thru the hysterectomy procedure? Her age is 41.
Got a fibroid in cervix/ lower part of uterus. Was told may need hysterectomy. Also at risk for high complications if wait to have more children.True?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
