In most cases, the symptoms of fibroids are rarely felt and the patient does not know she has them. They are usually discovered during a vaginal examination.
• Ultrasound
If the doctor thinks fibroids may be present he/she may use an ultrasound scan to find out. Ultrasound can also eliminate other possible conditions which may have similar symptoms. Ultrasound scans are often used when the patient has heavy periods and blood tests have revealed nothing conclusive.
While a bimanual examination typically can identify the presence of larger fibroids, gynecologic ultrasonography (ultrasound) has evolved as the standard tool to evaluate the uterus for fibroids.
The location can be determined and dimensions of the lesion measured.
If fibroids are causing any symptoms, a woman should seek treatment. Serious symptoms requiring immediate medical attention are sudden or severe abdominal pain, heavy menstrual bleeding causing anemia (low red blood cell count), any bladder or bowel symptoms, recurrent miscarriages and infertility.
Most fibroids do not require treatment unless they are causing symptoms. After menopause fibroids shrink and it is unusual for fibroids to cause problems.
Symptomatic uterine fibroids can be treated by:
• Medication to control symptoms
• Medication aimed at shrinking tumours
• Ultrasound fibroid destruction
• Myomectomy or radio frequency ablation
• Hysterectomy
• Uterine artery embolization
Women who undergo evaluation at a uterine fibroid center have more options and most undergo uterine-preserving minimally invasive therapies.
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