How is fibroid diagnoised and what are its treatment options ?  

Uterine fibroids are usually found during a pelvic exam. Mayo physicians rely heavily on two high-tech imaging tools — ultrasound scanning and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) — to confirm the tumors. But they also have available other procedures such as hysteroscopy and laparoscopy.

Treatment Options

Most women with uterine fibroids don't need treatment. Their tumors either don't cause symptoms or the symptoms (such as pressure or heavy periods) can be controlled with common medications such as birth control pills or an occasional over-the-counter pain medication. But for women truly debilitated by the growths, Mayo offers a number of treatments, including two nonsurgical options. Mayo physicians have years of experience to help direct patients toward the best choice.

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Answered by Uttam at 1:52 PM on August 29, 2008

Uterine fibroids are usually found during a pelvic exam. Mayo physicians rely heavily on two high-tech imaging tools — ultrasound scanning and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) — to confirm the tumors. But they also have available other procedures such as hysteroscopy and laparoscopy.

Treatment Options

Most women with uterine fibroids don't need treatment. Their tumors either don't cause symptoms or the symptoms (such as pressure or heavy periods) can be controlled with common medications such as birth control pills or an occasional over-the-counter pain medication. But for women truly debilitated by the growths, Mayo offers a number of treatments, including two nonsurgical options. Mayo physicians have years of experience to help direct patients toward the best choice.

for more detail refer
http://www.mayoclinic.o rg/ut erine-fibroids/

Answered by Santosh Kuma at 9:15 AM on August 29, 2008

well sana Diagnosis
Uterine fibroids are usually found during a pelvic exam. Mayo physicians rely heavily on two high-tech imaging tools — ultrasound scanning and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) — to confirm the tumors. But they also have available other procedures such as hysteroscopy and laparoscopy. Read more about uterine fibroid diagnosis.

Treatment Options
Most women with uterine fibroids don't need treatment. Their tumors either don't cause symptoms or the symptoms (such as pressure or heavy periods) can be controlled with common medications such as birth control pills or an occasional over-the-counter pain medication. But for women truly debilitated by the growths, Mayo offers a number of treatments, including two nonsurgical options. Mayo physicians have years of experience to help direct patients toward the best choice. Read more about uterine fibroid treatment options.

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Answered by sanjay at 11:52 AM on August 26, 2008

hi there

Symptoms
There are some symptoms which might show in case you have a fibroid. On experiencing them, it is advised to consult a doctor, to confirm the cause of worry. Some of the common symptoms of having a fibroid include:


* Very heavy menstrual bleeding and extended monthly periods, sometimes with clots
* Frequent soiling events due to excessive menstrual bleeding
* Anemia and fatigue, caused due to excessive due blood loss and low red blood count
* Pelvic pain or pressure
* Pressure on the bladder, leading to a constant need to urinate or incontinence
* Pain in the back of the legs
* Pain during sexual intercourse
* Pressure during bowel movement, leading to constipation and/or bloating
* An enlarged abdomen, which may be mistaken for weight gain or pregnancy


Diagnosis
To diagnose a fibroid, the patient initially goes through a pelvic exam. Most of the fibroids are found, when the doctor is looking for something else. In some cases, identifying the fibroid can be quite difficult; especially when an ovarian cyst develops near the ovary. This can lead to the cyst being confused with the fibroid. An ultrasound can enable the physician to distinguish between these tumors.

However, the results produced by the ultrasound are not always accurate. In case ovarian tumors develop, which resemble the fibroids, the sound waves can be interfered by the fibrous tissues of the tumor. Thus, the only way to be sure about the existence of the fibroid is through operation. However, the operation is only conducted when the patient shows relevant symptoms and the doctor is also convinced about the same.

Treatment
The treatment of the fibroid depends upon a number of factors like the size of the fibroid, its location, sudden enlargement, increased bleeding and pain.

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Answered by Reeta K at 6:08 PM on August 19, 2008

The bimanual examination is often the first indication that a patient may have uterine fibroid tumors. Several studies, including transvaginal ultrasonography, sonohysterography, hysteroscopy, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), may be helpful in evaluating these tumors. Transvaginal ultrasonography has the lowest sensitivity and specificity, but it is the best initial test based on its noninvasive nature and cost-efficiency. MRI is preferred when precise myoma mapping is required (usually for surgical purposes), but it is the most expensive modality for evaluating fibroid tumors. Sonohysterography and hysteroscopy can be used to evaluate the extent of submucosal fibroid tumors, but these tests are relatively invasive

Answered by alok at 4:41 PM on August 19, 2008

Fibroids are mostly known as muscle tumors, they are round and in most cases non-cancerous. They are a very common growth of the female genital tract and they seem to appear in women ages 30 to 50.

Fibroids are also called myoma of the uterus and they grow under the influence of estrogen, because estrogen promotes cell growth. When you are estrogen dominant, this means that you have low levels of progesterone - which contributes to the growth of the fibroids.

Fibroids can develop on or near the outer walls of the uterus, inside of the uterine cavity and within the actual uterine wall. Fibroids are frequently the reason why a woman has a hysterectomy - if your doctor does not consider or discuss several tecniques for removing fibroids without removing the uterus, consider finding a second opinion.

The true cause of fibroids remains unknown. But there are several factors that seem to affect fibroids growth in most women.
• First is the role of xenoestrogens. These compounds have an estrogen-like molecular structure that creates estrogenic effects in our bodies. Xenoestrogens include the growth hormones pervasive in ordinary milk, beef and chicken, most pesticides, and even the plastics used for food storage.
• A second factor is genetics. There are clearly patterns of fibroids that run in families, and medical science can’t yet explain why.
• Another important factor is the role of emotions. Most women know that their fibroid symptoms are definitely affected by their emotional lives (stress, difficult or abusive relationships, stressful profession or job, etc...).
• Changes in a woman's hormone levels. The more estrogen that fibroids are exposed to, the faster they grow.
• Obesity and poor diet are important factors, since toxins are frequently stored in fatty tissues.
• At menopause, fibroids stop growing and may disappear, because the production of estrogen in the ovaries goes down to 40 to 60 percent.
• Diets deficient in fiber-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables, intake of highly sugared drinks and sodas and intake of highly processed food (fast food).

Some women with fibroids have no other symptoms than the fibroid itself. Other women have a list of additional complaints and symptoms.

Some of these symptoms are:
• pain,
• pressure,
• anemia,
• bladder irritation, frequent urination,
• indigestion,
• bleeding, (sometimes bleeding between periods)
• constipation,
• sexual pain,
• hemorroids,
• depression, irritability,
• infertility and pregnancy complications - to name a few.

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Answered by Priyanka C at 7:42 PM on August 16, 2008

An ultrasound is the most common diagnostic test used to determine the presence of uterine fibroids.
Other tests that may be used in the diagnosis of uterine fibroids include:
Blood tests. A physician can order analysis of a patient’s blood sample to rule out cancer, bleeding disorders and to check the levels of reproductive hormones produced by the ovaries. A blood test also can determine the presence of iron-deficiency anemia, which can result from prolonged abnormal uterine bleeding.
Endometrial biopsy. A sample of the lining of the uterus may be obtained for laboratory analysis to rule out cancer and check for other causes of abnormal uterine bleeding.
Other imaging tests. These tests are often useful in determining if a uterine fibroid is indeed present or if another type of tumor is present. Common imaging studies that a physician may use to examine the uterus and surrounding pelvic organs include:Hysteroscopy, Hysterosalpingogram. ,
Sonohysterography.

Most uterine fibroids do not require TREATMENT, especially if no symptoms are present. In such cases, a physician, typically a gynecologist, will perform periodic pelvic examinations and imaging tests (e.g., ultrasound) to determine if the fibroids are changing in size and monitor the development of symptoms.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may provide some relief of menstrual symptoms (e.g., pain, cramps) exacerbated by the fibroids. A physician also may recommend iron supplementation to prevent or treat anemia due to heavy menstrual blood loss.

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Answered by Sanya Tahir at 11:46 PM on August 11, 2008

dear sana!
Fibroids are best diagnosed by doing ultrasound scan of the uterus.They can betreated by medicines and by removing them surgically.

Answered by Cuty * at 9:24 PM on August 10, 2008

hello sana
Uterine fibroids are very common non-cancerous (benign) growths that develop in the muscular wall of the uterus..

Diagnosis

Uterine fibroids are usually found during a pelvic exam. Mayo physicians rely heavily on two high-tech imaging tools — ultrasound scanning and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) — to confirm the tumors. But they also have available other procedures such as hysteroscopy and laparoscopy.

Treatment Options

Most women with uterine fibroids don't need treatment. Their tumors either don't cause symptoms or the symptoms (such as pressure or heavy periods) can be controlled with common medications such as birth control pills or an occasional over-the-counter pain medication. But for women truly debilitated by the growths, Mayo offers a number of treatments, including two nonsurgical options. Mayo physicians have years of experience to help direct patients toward the best choice.

for more detail refer
http://www.mayoclinic.org/ut erine-fibroids/

Answered by Saq at 8:19 PM on August 10, 2008

hello sana
Uterine fibroids are very common non-cancerous (benign) growths that develop in the muscular wall of the uterus..

Diagnosis

Uterine fibroids are usually found during a pelvic exam. Mayo physicians rely heavily on two high-tech imaging tools — ultrasound scanning and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) — to confirm the tumors. But they also have available other procedures such as hysteroscopy and laparoscopy.

Treatment Options

Most women with uterine fibroids don't need treatment. Their tumors either don't cause symptoms or the symptoms (such as pressure or heavy periods) can be controlled with common medications such as birth control pills or an occasional over-the-counter pain medication. But for women truly debilitated by the growths, Mayo offers a number of treatments, including two nonsurgical options. Mayo physicians have years of experience to help direct patients toward the best choice.

for more detail refer
http://www.mayoclinic.org/ut erine-fibroids/

Answered by Saq at 8:19 PM on August 10, 2008