Uterine fibroids are growth that develop from the cells that make up the muscle of the uterus. Thay are also called leiomyomas or myomas. Uterine fibroids are common, benign growths that occur quite often in women. About one in every four or five women has them. Fibroids are most common in women aged 30 - 40, but can occur at any age. Many women who have fibroids are not aware of them because the growth can remain small and not cause a problem.

The exact cause of uterine fibroids is not known. Fibroids begin when cells overgrow in the muscular wall of the uterus. Once a fibroid develops, the hormones estrogen and progesterone appear to influence its growth. A woman's body produces the highest levels of these hormones during her childbearing years. After menopause, when hormone levels decline, fibroids usually shrink or disappear. Uterine fibroid symptoms can develop slowly over several years or rapidly over several months.

Yes. Fibroids are the most common growth of the female genital tract. They are round, firm and benign and can grow to the size of a grapefruit or larger. They are often associated with heavy periods and irregular bleeding. After menopause fibroids usually wither away. Fibroids are one of the most common reasons women choose to have a hysterectomy. Though skilled surgeons can and do cut fibroids out cleanly, fibroids will grow back again and again.

Estrogen dominance can result in uterine fibroids. Fibroids are non cancerous lumps that grow in the uterus. Estrogen stimulates their growth & the lack of estrogen causes them to atrophy. Studies have shown that when sufficient natural progesterone is replaced, fibroid tumors may no longer grow in size and often decrease. Protocol for using natural progesterone is from day 8 through day 26 of the menstrual cycle, according to Dr. John Lee.

Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomata, are benign growths in the uterus. Fibroids are one of the most common causes of chronic abnormal uterine bleeding.

ANSWER: Uterine fibroids are common. Seven out of ten women ages 30-50 may have one or more fibroid. Fibroids are made of muscular and fibrous tissue and are rarely malignant. Newly found fibroids should be evaluated with an ultrasound and rechecked in 3-6 months to determine if they are enlarging. If the fibroid is stable in size and is not causing symptoms, no treatment may be necessary.

The fibroids will shrink once they no longer have any blood supply. The tissue of the fibroid softens and it is slowly reabsorbed by the body. Rarely, some tissue can be passed through the cervix and vagina. Back to top

In a menopausal woman who chooses not to take hormonal replacement therapy, existing fibroids usually shrink because the body is producing less estrogen. New fibroids are unlikely.

UAE is a technique performed by specialized interventional physicians under local anesthesia. A small catheter is inserted into a blood vessel in your groin and threaded into the arteries to your uterus. Small particles are injected through the catheter to decrease blood flow to the fibroids, which usually causes them to shrink. In most patients, bleeding and pressure-related symptoms are significantly reduced.

Since opening the Institute eight years ago, we have never had a patient return for reccuring fibroids. Our recurrence rates are approximately 1-3% with FAS as compared to 12% to 64% with traditional myomectomy. Because of the surgical technique and laser use the smaller tumors are also removed, unlike a traditional myomectomy. The tumors also do not tend to produce future problems or symptoms necessitating a hysterectomy. We have yet to see a women we were unable to help with FAS.

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Yes. This procedure will treat all your fibroids regardless of their number, size or location. Back to top

Genital prolapse is a more general term which refers to any or all of the affected pelvic organs. Uterine prolapse refers specifically to the dropping of the uterus. Other affected organs are referred to in their own terms as well. Vaginal prolapse obviously refers to the vagina, but less obvious are the terms for dropped bladder (cystocele), dropped rectum (rectocele), and the bulging or herniation of the small bowel into the space between the vagina and rectum (enterocele).

These particles remain in the blood vessels that directly supply blood to the fibroids. The fibroids have larger blood vessels than the rest of the tissue in the uterus, so the particles can easily enter the fibroid blood vessels without harming the rest of the uterus. The particles become caught within the fibroid blood vessels and are incorporated into a blood clot. There is no risk that these particles will flow into other parts of the body or cause an allergic reaction.