Uterine Fibroids Quiz
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Learn more about Uterine fibroids
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is uterine fibroids?
A non-cancerous growth in or around the womb (uterus). Fibroids are made up of muscle and tissue and can vary in size. The exact cause is unknown but fibroids have been related to female hormones (Estrogen and Progesterone) levels. They tend to develop during the ages of 16 to 50 and shrink after menopause.
Symptoms of uterine fibroids
Abnormal period length or flow
Excessively heavy periods
Questions your doctor may ask to check for uterine fibroids
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?
Treatment for uterine fibroids
Fibroids do not always need treatment, and shrink naturally after menopause. However, medication may be needed for excessive bleeding or pain from the fibroids. These medications can help shrink the fibroids. Large fibroids may require surgery or a hysterectomy (removal of the womb).
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Reviewed By:
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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Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD
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National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan