What you should know about uterine myoma

Uterine fibroids - For some women, this diagnosis sounds like a terrible sentence. In the uterus is found some swelling, and suddenly it will become malignant? Urgently removed. In fact, not so scary.

Together with the specialists Treatment Center Hospital of uterine fibroids European will tell what uterine fibroids, in which cases it should be treated and which method to choose.

What are uterine fibroids

What you should know about uterine myoma

It used to be that uterine fibroids - benign tumor, but to tumors it has nothing to do. This chronic multifactorial disease in which there is a node in the uterus of the smooth muscle fibers. The dimensions of this unit are different, and the dynamics of its growth is unpredictable. Fibroids can grow over the years, and some women have a lifetime are not even aware that they have it. On the other hand, sometimes there is rapid growth and increased symptoms, so it is important to regularly visit a gynecologist.

According to the Health Ministry, uterine fibroids diagnosed in 30-35%, which is about a third of women of reproductive age. Before puberty and after menopause, fibroids do not grow.

The exact cause of uterine fibroids is unknown. At this point there are two theories:

- According to the first theory, violations occur before birth. Smooth muscle cells in the wall of the uterus fetus complete their development of late - only 38 weeks of pregnancy, and up to this point it is in an unstable state. At that time their damage can occur which lead to myoma. - the second theory - traumatic. She says that the damage to the muscle layer of the uterus is due monthly, which are repeated many times, curettage, abortion or inflammation.

Since the cause of uterine fibroids is unknown until the end, and the effective ways to prevent yet.

Is it dangerous to

Uterine fibroids is not related to tumors. The risk of cancer development in it is not higher than in normal healthy myometrium. But fibroids can cause unpleasant symptoms: heavy periods, which sometimes lead to anemia, problems with a chair and urination (when a large fibroid presses on the bladder and rectum), abdominal enlargement. Less common are pain in the abdomen, lower back and legs, pain during sex. But these symptoms are usually not typical for fibroids and often indicate other disease.

Most fibroids growing in the uterus, can cause miscarriage.

According to statistics, only 30-35% of women with fibroids experience any symptoms.

When you want to treat uterine fibroids

Treatment is not for all women. There are clearly defined indications:

- fibroids cause unpleasant symptoms;

- the results of the last 2-3 ultrasound performed with an interval of 4-6 months, been an increase in the nodes;

- woman planning a pregnancy and fibroids may prevent its onset or nurturing.

The rest of the women diagnosed with fibroids can live a full, active life. Contrary to popular belief, uterine fibroids are not prohibited by visiting the beaches, pools, saunas, hot tubs, exercise, massage and physiotherapy. We just need to regularly see a doctor and undergo ultrasound.

What you should know about uterine myoma

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How to treat uterine fibroids

Main methods of treatment of this tumor - operations on the uterus (hysterectomy and myomectomy) and uterine artery embolization (EMA). Tell me more about each of them.

Operation

What you should know about uterine myoma

In the past women with uterine myoma has been diagnosed and are not going to have children, offered a hysterectomy in the future - removal of the uterus. Unfortunately, some gynecologists still adhere to such tactics. "Why do you need this bag with knots, you're still not going to give birth," - from doctors who say, it is better to stay away. The uterus is not just for procreation. This body performs important functions, many of which are not yet fully understood.

After removal of the uterus often develop a condition called postgisterektomicheskim syndrome. Increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, there are psychological and sexual problems. Removal of the uterus - is an extreme measure, to which you can resort if no other treatments.

The second option of surgical treatment - myomectomy. The surgeon removes only the fibroids and the uterus remains in place. However, such intervention also has disadvantages. Firstly, the risk of recurrence after 4-5 years, so myomectomy is indicated only in cases when a woman is planning to become pregnant in the near future.

After removal of fibroids in the uterus remains a scar. If these women subsequently become pregnant, they often have to perform a cesarean section. High risk of formation of adhesions can cause infertility. And this is not to mention the other risks that are sure to eat during any surgical intervention.

Uterine artery embolization (UAE)

Uterine artery embolization - a minimally invasive procedure that allows you to remove fibroids while preserving the uterus. EMA is painless and does not require general anesthesia.

The doctor makes a small incision in the upper thigh and inserts a catheter into the uterine artery. The artery was placed a special preparation in the form of microscopic beads that overlaps the blood flow in the nodes and leads to their destruction. Fibroids is replaced by fibrous connective tissue that is essentially transformed into a small scar, and if is inside the uterus, under the mucous membrane, is completely out of the uterus through the vagina - expulsion occurs.

What you should know about uterine myoma

UAE - the best solution for multiple sites, as well as when myomectomy is difficult to perform without loss of body or can be greatly injure the uterine wall. The procedure is suitable for planning pregnancy in the long run, since the risk of fibroid recurrence after embolization is reduced to zero. If a relapse does occur, the procedure can be repeated.

UAE and myomectomy - not competing methods, each of which has its indications. Choose the best method for the treatment in a particular case can only be a doctor.

EMA - a modern method of time-tested - its practice since the 70s of the last century. Unfortunately, it is not yet performed in all clinics. If your doctor does not offer anything other than surgery on the uterus, it is necessary to consult with another specialist.

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How to choose a clinic for EMA

Although uterine artery embolization - a painless and quick procedure, it is a complex operation that requires high-quality equipment and experienced specialists. Before you agree to UAE, find out how long the clinic carries out such procedures, which qualified her doctors, whether a specialist to advise you after treatment at the stage of recovery. Most often, all this information can be found at the facility site.

Make an appointment with an experienced gynecologist and maintain health may be at "European clinic". One of the important directions of its work - the treatment of uterine fibroids using uterine artery embolization. Also in the clinic diagnose and treat cancer and cardiac, neurological, endocrine complications; actively introducing the latest methods of organ-preserving treatment. By working with patients in a comprehensive manner, and explain in detail all the stages of recovery.

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