Uterine Fibroids Quiz
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Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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Learn more about Uterine fibroids
Content updated on Oct 10, 2023
Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors (growths) of the uterus. They can grow in the muscle layer, or in the lining itself. Other names for fibroids are leiomyomas or myomas. They are fairly common in the general population. While they are most diagnosed for women in their 30's and 40's, they can occur earlier as well. Their exact cause is not known, but the female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) do play a role. Family history of fibroids makes it more likely for them to occur. Certain ethnicities are also more prone. While fibroids are not dangerous by themselves, they can significantly increase pain and bleeding during menstruation, and can thus cause medical issues. If they are in the uterine lining, they can cause problems with getting pregnant or miscarrying as well.
Abnormal period length or flow
Excessively heavy periods
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose uterine fibroids
Are your periods abnormal e.g. in duration or amount of bleeding?
Do you have heavy menstrual bleeding which requires you to change a pad more than every hour? Or do you have clots?
Fibroids do not always need treatment and typically shrink on their own after menopause. If they are not bothersome, they can be left alone and monitored if needed. However, medication may be needed if there is excessive bleeding or pain caused by them. Some medications can help reduce bleeding, reduce pain or in some cases even help shrink the fibroids. Occasionally large fibroids may need surgery for removal. Depending on multiple factors, the specialist may recommend removing just the fibroids or the entire uterus itself.
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Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)
Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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