Uterine fibroids - a noncancerous tumor in the uterus that often appear in women of childbearing age. Fibroids are not associated with an increased risk of uterine cancer and almost never become malignant. According to statistics, three out of four women in their lifetime and most of them due to lack of symptoms will never know about it. However, in some cases, hysteromyoma causes not only the symptoms, but also significant health problems.

Symptoms

The most common symptoms of uterine fibroids:

• Heavy menstrual bleeding;
• Prolonged menstruation (may last seven days or more);
• The feeling of pressure or pain in the pelvic area;
• Frequent urination;
• Difficulty emptying the bladder Urinary bladder - structure and function ;
• Constipation;
• Pain in the back or legs.

In rare cases, uterine fibroids can cause severe pain - usually it happens when it grows so much that overlaps the blood supply itself. Deprived of nutrients, uterine fibroid begins to die. By-products of the decomposition of fibroids begin to seep into the surrounding tissue, causing pain and fever.

Symptoms may depend on the type of uterine fibroids.

• Submucosal fibroids. Fibroids of this type tend to cause prolonged, heavy menstrual bleeding and various problems in women who want to become pregnant.
• Subperitoneal fibroids can press on the bladder, causing frequent urination, in the rectum, causing constipation, or nerves, which can result in back pain.

The following symptoms are the reason for seeking medical attention:

• Pelvic pain persist for a long time;
• Monthly become too long and / or painful;
• There are bleeding between periods;
• You have pain during intercourse;
• Inability to completely empty the bladder;
• Violation of bowel motility.

Causes

Uterine cancer begins to develop from the smooth muscle cells of the uterus. One cell reproduces itself many times, resulting in a pale solid mass, which differs from the adjacent tissues. Some fibroids grow slowly over a long time, the other stop growing after reaching a certain size, or even decrease with time.

The size of fibroids varies from very small, indistinguishable to the human eye cell clusters to large tumors, which may cause an increase and change in the shape of the uterus. Fibroids can also be single or multiple. In extreme cases, fibroid uterus increases so that it reaches the thorax.

The causes of uterine fibroids may include:

• Genetic changes. Cells which form myomas often differ from normal cells of the uterine muscle.
• Hormones. It is assumed that estrogen and progesterone Progesterone - norm and pathology , Two hormones that stimulate the development of the uterine lining during each menstrual cycle, promote the growth of fibroids. Have fibroids greater estrogen receptor Estrogen - the key to bone health   and progesterone than normal cells of the uterus.
• Other chemicals. Substances which contribute to the maintenance of tissues, such as insulin-like growth factor, can influence the formation of fibroids.

It is considered that such factors as heredity and obesity can also contribute to the development of uterine fibroids. On the other hand, the use of hormonal contraceptives, pregnancy and childbirth can protect against the disease.

Complications

Uterine fibroids are generally not harmful, but in some cases it is uncomfortable and may cause various complications, such as anemia Anemia - when you do not have enough blood   as a result of blood loss. In rare cases, fibroids blocks the fallopian tubes, making it difficult or impossible by making fertilization. Submucosal fibroids may prevent implantation of the embryo. If a woman wants to become pregnant, it is recommended to remove the fibroids. In all other cases, the removal of fibroids is not required.

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