Fibroids Tests And Monitoring

Yes, you can. Depending on the severity or size, your healthcare provider will recommend effective fibroids treatment. Some of the treatments for fibroids without surgery includes medication and IUD.

There is no comprehensive research done which indicates that exercise can shrink fibroids. But, a regular exercise routine can help alleviate the symptoms of fibroids. Exercise can help you regulate your hormones and aid in weight loss, which, in turn, can prevent the growth of fibroids.

In rare instances, fibroids or polyp can block the flow of menstrual blood or cause secondary amenorrhea. Read here to know more. However, in most cases, uterine fibroids are one of the reasons for heavy and painful periods.

If the fibroids are large, they can cause pain and pressure in the lower back and pelvis area. Fibroids can cause heavy & painful menstrual bleeding (sometimes with clots), which can result in mild to severe cramping. It can also cause pain during intercourse.

Yes, it does! One of the reasons for heavy periods is uterine fibroids. Fibroids can compress the veins in the uterine wall, increasing pressure and expanding the uterus lining, which results in abnormal bleeding. Typically, heavy and prolonged periods with clots are caused by intramural and submucosal fibroids.

Yes, you can. Most women with fibroids can have a natural and healthy pregnancy. However, to reduce the risk of any complications, if you are diagnosed with fibroids, then seeking the help of a specialist is important to monitor the growth and treat it if necessary.

Also, uterine fibroids are one of the causes of infertility in women. So, if you are unable to conceive, then undergoing diagnosis for fibroids is essential to rule out the possibility.

Transvaginal Ultrasound scan is one of the methods for detecting fibroids. Through an ultrasound scan, your healthcare provider will be able to identify where the fibroids are located in the uterus and how big it is.

In some women, unexplained weight gain or swelling of the abdomen can be a sign of fibroids. The larger the fibroid, the more bloated you may look. Weight gain can be caused due to hormonal imbalance. However, to identify if fibroids are the reason for unexplained weight gain, undergoing testing for fibroids is important.

Generally, there is no treatment required to remove fibroids as they shrink or stop growing on their own. However, depending on the symptoms and the size of fibroids, your healthcare provider may recommend a surgical procedure to remove fibroids.