What is a fibroid ?
A Fibroid Treatment fibroid is a solid, benign (non-cancerous) growth or tumour that usually arises in the womb. They are made up of smooth muscle tissue, the same as the womb but in excess. They all vary in size, shape, number and position ranging from the size of a pea to the size of a melon and there may be more than one present.
Why do I have fibroids ?
It is not clear why fibroids are produced but their growth is stimulated by female hormones, progesterone and estrogen. Fibroids tend to shrink after menopause. Fibroids are 3️ times more common in black African women than Caucasian women.
How common are fibroids ?
Fibroids present themselves in 1️in 4 women making them very common. The average age range of women presenting with fibroids is between 30 to 50 years old. They can also occur in several female members of the same family
What are the effects of fibroid on body?
Sometimes fibroids do not cause any symptom or bad effect on women health but some fibroids may cause heavy and painful periods, low hemoglobin, Bloating/swollen abdomen, Pelvic pain & Back pain ,Urinary symptoms like passing urine frequently. Fibroids can also cause Fertility problems – Infertility Treatment infertility, premature labour and miscarriages and pain whilst having sexual intercourse
What is the treatment for fibroid ?
Not all fibroids require treatment. It depends upon your symptoms, size of fibroid. Both medical and surgical methods can be used but very few oral medicines are there for fibroid treatment
Can medicines cure fibroid ?
Usually medicines can not completely cure fibroids but can reduce further growth of it. But large fibroids do not respond to medicines and usually require surgery.
Is surgery always required for fibroids ?
No, all fibroids do not require surgery and it depends upon patient complaints, size, number and type of fibroid. Women with big fibroids with excessive bleeding in periods and who wish to conceive benefit from surgery.
Which surgery is done for uterine fibroid and how ?
These days cutting edge technology is available and minimal invasive surgery which is also called as laparoscopy is used for removal of fibroid. Few tiny holes are made in tummy and through specialized camera and instrument surgery is done. It results in speedy recovery and early return to work.
What is the approximate cost of Fibroid Surgery ?
Cost depends upon multiple factors like number and size of fibroid and any previous surgery if any happened in past. Overall Laparoscopy costs around 1 lac to 1.5 lac with a hospital stay of 3-4 days. Don't hesitate to ask any questions or share any concerns with expert Dr.Kusum Lata