Uterine Fibroids All FAQ

High consumption of red meat, refined carbohydrates and foods that are high in sugar can trigger or even aggravate uterine fibroids. Such foods and frequent consumption of alcohol also increase blood pressure and blood sugar level, and also increase the chances of disorders related to cardio-vascular and reproductive system.

For a faster recovery after uterine fibroid surgery, try to incorporate vitamins, minerals, proteins and antioxidant-rich foods in your diet. Your diet should also contain enough fibers so that the bowel movement is regulated. Also, try to stay away from junk and processed food as much as possible.

Yes, there is a link between uterine fibroids and heredity. Women with family history of uterine fibroids are seen to be at higher risk for developing uterine fibroids.

There are no sure shot ways to ensure the prevention of uterine fibroids. But, following a healthy and active lifestyle, having a balanced diet can reduce the chances of developing uterine fibroids to a great extent. Regular exercise along with simple yoga asanas improves the blood circulation to the uterus and strengthens it. Also, staying hydrated and having a fiber rich diet does wonder in maintaining the overall health of the uterus and preventing fibroids.

If you undergo the conventional surgery for uterine fibroids, the recovery period may span over 2-3 weeks. However, the recovery for laparoscopic surgeries is very quick and you can get on with your routine activities in less than a week.

Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow on the walls of the uterus. Only in rare and severe cases, almost in 1 out of 1000 cases only can fibroids turn into cancer.

In most cases, fibroids do not have any significant adverse effects on fertility or the woman’s ability to carry the child. However, in severe cases, fibroids can increase the risk of miscarriages, C-sections and premature deliveries.

Following are some of the major risk factors for uterine fibroids: ||-Belonging to the reproductive age group ||-Ethnicity (Black women are at elevated risk that too at a younger age) ||-Women with a family history of the condition ||-Dietary and lifestyle choices like excessive meat consumption, alcohol intake and smoking

Smoking can act as a major risk factor and contributor to the development of uterine fibroids. And if you already have uterine fibroids, smoking can make the condition worse and aggravate the symptoms. Therefore, to avoid any complications due to uterine fibroids, you must quit smoking.

Uterine fibroids usually do not cause any major health risks but when proper curative measures are not taken, fibroids may grow in size or number and cause other health risks. Severe cases of uterine fibroids can cause the following health risks: ||- Anemia due to heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding ||- Fatigue ||-Infertility issues due to irregular periods

As uterine fibroids grow in size, their weight also increases. This weight is often reflected in the woman’s body weight as well.

In severe cases, it is possible that the blood vessels in the fibroids may break and the fibroid may rupture. This can cause internal bleeding and intense abdominal pain.

Surgery becomes necessary if fibroids are multiple, large in size, and clustered. Such fibroids cause severe painful symptoms and have a high tendency of recurrence. These fibroids cannot be permanently treated by oral medications and home remedies. Only surgery can permanently cure large, multiple and clustered fibroids.

For permanent treatment, uterine fibroids require surgery. The choice of surgical procedure (myomectomy or hysterectomy) usually depends upon the size of the fibroids. According to experts, fibroids smaller than 10 cm can be removed through myomectomy but if the fibroids are large and clustered, hysterectomy is preferred.

If you opt for the conventional surgery, you may have to stay in the hospital for atleast 2-3 days and the stay can prolong depending upon the condition of the patient. However, the modern laparoscopic surgery for uterine fibroids do not require long hospital stays and you can return home the next day.

The modern laparoscopic myomectomy and hysterectomy procedure are 100% safe and there is no risk of complications during or after the surgery. Thus, through the laparoscopic procedures, you can undergo the treatment of uterine fibroids without any worries.

Uterine fibroids can excessively pressurize the pelvic region and the nerves in the lower back. This may result in intense pain in the pelvic and the back areas. Moreover, you may also experience intense cramping during menstruation.

If a fibroid grows large enough, it can press against the urinary bladder. Due to excessive pressure, you may notice urinary problems like frequent urge to urinate or inability to void the bladder.

The best and most effective permanent treatment for uterine fibroids is the laparoscopic hysterectomy. The laparoscopic hysterectomy is an advanced procedure that involves the removal of the uterus along with the fibroids and thus treats the problem permanently.

In some cases, uterine fibroids are too small to cause any significant symptoms and thus go unnoticed. However, if you are experiencing the symptoms, you should seek medical advice to prevent the condition from getting severe.

If you want to get fibroids removed without affecting your ability to carry a child, you can undergo the laparoscopic myomectomy procedure. Laparoscopic myomectomy involves the removal or fibroids only and the uterus is left unaffected.

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