Fibroids Sepcialist in India - Dr Rishma Pai
Fibroids Sepcialist in India - Dr Rishma Pai

What is Fibroids

Fibroids are common tumours of the uterus (womb) found in over 20 % of young women. They are rare in women under the age of 20, most common in women in their 30s and 40s, and tend to shrink after the menopause.

They are rare in women under the age of 20, most common in women in their 30s and 40s, and tend to shrink after the menopause.

There are firm ball like and may vary in size from pin point to very large. Fibroids are diagnosed by the history, gynaecological examination and sonography.

They are named according to their position in the womb and the symptoms and problems they cause, as well as their management, depend upon their location.

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Types of Fibroids

Fibroids Sepcialist in India - Dr Rishma Pai

Intramural Fibroids

These are found within the substance of the womb. They can cause period pain,heavy bleeding and infertility if large in size.

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Fibroids Sepcialist in India - Dr Rishma Pai

Subserosal Fibroids

These Fibroids grow on the outer surface of the womb.They cause no symptoms till they grow large in size.

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Fibroids Sepcialist in India - Dr Rishma Pai

Pedunculated Fibroids

Pedunculated fibroids are benign- noncancerous, growths in the uterus. These fibroids are attached to the uterine wall by a stalk-like growth called a peduncle.

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Fibroids Sepcialist in India - Dr Rishma Pai

Submucosal Fibroids

These are found on the inner side of the womb. They are often associated with excessive menstrual bleeding,occasionally bleeding between menstruations, and cramps.

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