Fibroids
are the most frequently seen tumors of the female reproductive system.
Fibroids, also known as uterine myomas, leiomyomas, or fibromas, are firm, compact tumors that are
made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue that develop in the
uterus. It is estimated that between 20 to 50 percent of women of reproductive
age have fibroids. Some estimates state that up to 30 to 77 percent of women
will develop Fibroids sometime during their childbearing years.
What causes fibroid?
The causes of Fibroids can be traced to the type of lifestyle that we now live. The lifestyle we now live cannot be compared with the natural lifestyles of the people of old. There are so many things that are bringing in a lot of estrogen (hormone influencing the growth of Fibroids) into the body systems now, like plastics, pesticides and even the foods and the processes under which we breed animals for consumption. Most of these things, including fishes, are bred artificially. So they store those hormones that we are imbibing and that is what is causing Fibroid problems.
What causes fibroid?
The causes of Fibroids can be traced to the type of lifestyle that we now live. The lifestyle we now live cannot be compared with the natural lifestyles of the people of old. There are so many things that are bringing in a lot of estrogen (hormone influencing the growth of Fibroids) into the body systems now, like plastics, pesticides and even the foods and the processes under which we breed animals for consumption. Most of these things, including fishes, are bred artificially. So they store those hormones that we are imbibing and that is what is causing Fibroid problems.
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Who is at risk of fibroid?
Women who are approaching menopause are at the greatest risk of fibroids because of their long exposure to high levels of estrogen. According to a statistic report, 1 1n 4 women in Nigeria have Fibroids between the age of 30-50 years.
Who is at risk of fibroid?
Women who are approaching menopause are at the greatest risk of fibroids because of their long exposure to high levels of estrogen. According to a statistic report, 1 1n 4 women in Nigeria have Fibroids between the age of 30-50 years.
Symptoms and Complications
associated with fibroids
- Anemia (as a result of heavy periods)
- Backache
- Constipation
- Discomfort in the lower abdomen (especially if fibroids are large)
- Frequent urination
- Heavy painful periods
- Pain in the legs
- Painful sex
- Swelling in the lower abdomen (especially if fibroids are large)
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Complications
associated with fibroids
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Menorrhagia (heavy periods/increased bleeding)– Fibroids may cause the menstrual bleeding to be heavier, or increase in
the duration of bleeding or may cause bleeding in between periods. Some women
may have a combination of bleeding symptoms. The presence and degree of uterine
bleeding is determined mainly by the location of the fibroid. Women with Fibroids
that protrude into the uterus are more likely to have significant increase in
bleeding.
- Infertility and Repeated Miscarriages – Fibroids can cause infertility in a number of different ways. A Fibroid
can cause compression on the fallopian tubes resulting in a blockage of
the passage of sperm or eggs. Fibroid can also distort the pelvic anatomy
sufficiently to make it difficult for the fallopian tube to capture an egg
at the time of ovulation. If a fibroid extends into the uterine cavity or
causes distortion of the uterine cavity, it may present a mechanical
barrier to implantation. Studies suggests that Fibroids in the muscle
portion of the uterus can cause an alteration or reduction of blood flow
to the uterine lining making it more difficult for an implanted embryo to grow
and develop. Studies also suggests that even small Fibroids that grow
inside of the uterine cavity may act as a foreign body and result in an
inflammatory reaction that makes the uterine environment hostile for an
embryo to implant, making it difficult for the woman to get pregnant.
In summary, Fibroids can affect fertility in many ways. They can affect whether sperm and egg meet, they can affect whether an embryo can implant, they can affect whether a pregnancy can continue, and they can affect the growth and positioning of the baby.
- Pregnancy complications – Studies have suggested an increased risk of certain problems
during pregnancy in women with Fibroids, including difficulties with
labor, breech presentation of the fetus, premature rupture of the “bag of
waters”, and abruptionof the placenta (a condition in which the placenta
separates from the uterine wall during the pregnancy).
- Abdominal pains–Fibroids can cause swelling and discomfort in the lower abdomen. A Fibroid patient may also have a sensation of being constipated. Fibroids can also cause pain in bowel movements.
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