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EPISODE · Mar 29, 2024 · 33 MIN

How Do You Know if You Have Fibroids? What Are the Most Modern Treatment Options Available for Fibroids?

from W.O.W. MD - Your Wellness Optimizing Warrior

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors, and they are a very common uterine disease. Fibroids may also be called nodules or cysts, and may vary in size and appearance. However, they are always solid because they are made of fibromuscular tissue, and they can cause a host of symptoms.  Fibroids can develop inside the uterus or even outside the uterus into the abdomen. So what makes fibroids develop in the first place? While there is no decisive answer, there are specific factors that contribute to the formation of fibroids including: race, obesity, and estrogen levels. Women with a higher body mass, as well as women with estrogen dominance, are more likely to develop fibroids. Sometimes fibroids are big enough to feel simply by floating on your lower belly. They can be painless, even when they're quite large. But most of the time, they create pelvic pressure and other potential issues, for example pressure on your bladder leading to feelings of urgency.  You can have fibroids removed surgically, but you will have to give birth by C-section if you have children. This solution also doesn't take into account the underlying issue, so the fibroids could come back. But, primarily, the treatment for fibroids addresses the symptoms such as pain and bleeding using over-the-counter medications and birth control. If you have fibroids, you should know your options for treatments. One is a uterine artery embolization, a procedure that can significantly reduce symptoms as well as fibroid size. Other treatments include a laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation or a high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), both of which are minimally invasive.   Connect with Dr. Cernaianu https://www.herabeautyandwellness.com/ https://www.instagram.com/herabeautyandwellness/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Hera-Healthcare-Mirela-Cernaianu-MD/100063462643162/

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