Uterine
fibroids or leiomyomas is one of the most common health issues among women. As
per the studies, women, who are at their childbearing age, may have this
gynaecological condition. Fibroids are non-malignant tumour growths on the
smooth muscle layer of the uterus. These tumours may appear in a single number
or multiple numbers. Likewise, their size and position are also variable.
In the
following section; I have talked about some common myths about fibroids. If you
want to know about this topic; you may go through the below section; right now.
- All Women With Fibroids Have Some Symptoms
It
is true that these tumours come with some major symptoms; like; heavy and
painful bleeding period, constipation, frequent urinary issues, infertility or
complicated pregnancy, pain during intercourse, and bloating of the abdomen.
According to doctors; women who have this health issue; often come across
absolute of no symptom. They consider leiomyomas asymptomatic. This is why;
women with this health issue often remain unaware of it.
- Fibroids Will Become Cancerous
As
I have mentioned before; fibroids are non-malignant tumour growths. Women, who
are at their reproductive age; are prone to have these cysts. After menopause;
they start shrinking. If women have these types of tumours after menopause;
then they are at high risk. These types can be cancerous, and they are called;
leiosarcomas. According to doctors; all women with leiomyomas are not at risk
of developing cancer. Fibroids and
fertility treatment can help you to deal with the symptoms. If you have
this health issue; you should consult your gynaecologist as soon as possible.
- Fibroids Always Cause Infertility
These
non-malignant cysts affect your fertility, but it does not mean that all women
with this health issue will not be able to conceive. They cause
complications during pregnancy. The size and position of your fibroid;
determines whether it causes complications; during pregnancy or not. You can
conceive after treating this health issue with proper treatment.
- Hysterectomy Is The Only Treatment Option
Hysterectomy is a
surgical process of removing fibroid affected womb from the patient’s body.
This is a traditional treatment option. It does not allow women to become
pregnant. Women often think that this is the only option; left for them.
However; it is not true. Over the course of time; doctors have introduced
several treatments, including the followings, medications, hormonal treatment,
uterine fibroid embolisation or UFE and myomectomy. Your
physician will recommend you the suitable one; as per your condition.
Have you
read the above section? If yes; then you might have come to know about the
facts and myths about uterine
fibroids. In case; you have any symptom of leiomyomas; you should see an
experienced and professional gynaecologist as soon as possible.
