INTRAMURAL FIBROID
An intramural fibroid is that grows between the muscles of the uterus or myometrium.
There are several types of intramural fibroids:
ANTERIOR intramural fibroid, located in the front of the uterus
POSTERIOR intramural fibroid, located in the back of the uterus
FUNDAL intramural fibroid, located in the upper part of the uterus
In size, intramural fibroids can range from as small as a pea to as large as a grapefruit.
SYMPTONS
Intramural fibroids have symptoms similar to those of other fibroid types. Many people experience mild symptoms, if any at all.
Some experience more severe symptoms, including:
Pelvic pain
Low back ache
Heavy bleeding during mensus
Bleeding between menstrual periods
.Painful periods
. Urinary symptoms like frequency.
. Constipation
WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR
See your doctor if you have:
Pelvic pain that doesn't go away
Overly heavy, prolonged or painful periods
Spotting or bleeding between periods
Difficulty emptying your bladder
Unexplained low red blood cell count (anemia)
DIAGNOSIS
Typically, intramural fibroids and other types of fibroids are discovered during a routine pelvic exam or an abdominal examination.
Other procedures for diagnosing these growths may include:
An abdominal or transvaginal ultrasound usually can easily diagnose an intramural fibroid.
TREATMENT
Treating intramural fibroids often involves “watchful waiting.” Your doctor will monitor your symptoms for changes and examine you to see if the fibroids have grown in size.
If you begin to experience significant symptoms, your doctor may recommend other treatment options, including:
Myomectomy. This surgical procedure removes the fibroid while leaving the uterus intact.This modality of treatment is done for those who have plans to have a child.
Hysterectomy. With this surgical procedure, your doctor will remove the uterus to prevent further complications from fibroids.
Uterine artery embolization (UAE). This technique cuts off the blood supply to the fibroid. The goal of a UAE is to reduce the size of the fibroid or completely eliminate it.
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An intramural fibroid is that grows between the muscles of the uterus or myometrium.
There are several types of intramural fibroids:
ANTERIOR intramural fibroid, located in the front of the uterus
POSTERIOR intramural fibroid, located in the back of the uterus
FUNDAL intramural fibroid, located in the upper part of the uterus
In size, intramural fibroids can range from as small as a pea to as large as a grapefruit.
SYMPTONS
Intramural fibroids have symptoms similar to those of other fibroid types. Many people experience mild symptoms, if any at all.
Some experience more severe symptoms, including:
Pelvic pain
Low back ache
Heavy bleeding during mensus
Bleeding between menstrual periods
.Painful periods
. Urinary symptoms like frequency.
. Constipation
WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR
See your doctor if you have:
Pelvic pain that doesn't go away
Overly heavy, prolonged or painful periods
Spotting or bleeding between periods
Difficulty emptying your bladder
Unexplained low red blood cell count (anemia)
DIAGNOSIS
Typically, intramural fibroids and other types of fibroids are discovered during a routine pelvic exam or an abdominal examination.
Other procedures for diagnosing these growths may include:
An abdominal or transvaginal ultrasound usually can easily diagnose an intramural fibroid.
TREATMENT
Treating intramural fibroids often involves “watchful waiting.” Your doctor will monitor your symptoms for changes and examine you to see if the fibroids have grown in size.
If you begin to experience significant symptoms, your doctor may recommend other treatment options, including:
Myomectomy. This surgical procedure removes the fibroid while leaving the uterus intact.This modality of treatment is done for those who have plans to have a child.
Hysterectomy. With this surgical procedure, your doctor will remove the uterus to prevent further complications from fibroids.
Uterine artery embolization (UAE). This technique cuts off the blood supply to the fibroid. The goal of a UAE is to reduce the size of the fibroid or completely eliminate it.
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