What’s a Fibroids ?

• Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow from the muscle layer of the uterus
• They are also known as uterine fibroids, myomas or fibromyomas
• The size, shape, and location of fibroids can vary greatly.
• They may be inside the uterus, on its outer surface or within its wall, or attached to it by a stem-like structure.
• A woman may have only one fibroid or many of varying sizes.
• A fibroid may remain very small for a long time and suddenly grow rapidly, or grow slowly over a number of years.
• Ref 1 : https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Uterine-Fibroidscan Adapted from The American College of Obstetriciansand gynecologists,cited on 9th Sep 2019

Did You Know?

• 70% of women will have Fibroids by age 50
• 25% of these women will experience significant symptoms from their Fibroids
• Women diagnosed with Fibroids are 6 times more likely to have an inappropriate hysterectomy
• Ref 2 : Borah BJ, Nicholson WK Bradley L, Stewart EA. The impact of uterine leiomyomas: a national survey of affected women. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2013; 209(4): 319 e1-e 20
• Ref 3 : Hhakim RB, Benedict MB, Merrick NJ. Quality of care for Women undergoing a Hysterectomy: Effects of Insurance and Race / Ethnicity. Am J Public health 2004 Aug ; 94(8):1399-1405

Health issues caused by Fibroids

• Anemia (from blood loss)
• Bloating
• Problem in urinating
• Pelvic Pain
• Difficulty in pregnancy
• Heavy menstrual bleeding

Fibroids Symptoms

• Changes in menstruation
• Longer, more frequent, or heavy menstrual periods
• Menstrual pain (cramps)
• Vaginal bleeding at times other than menstruation
• Pain
• In the abdomen or lower back (often dull, heavy and aching, but may be sharp)
• During sex
• Pressure
• Constipation, rectal pain, or difficult bowel movements
• Abdominal cramps
• Enlarged uterus and abdomen
• Miscarriages
• Infertility
• If you feel you may have fibroid, contact your Doctor today.