Uterine fibroids are a common gynecological disease and also a benign tumor. After falling ill, we should also pay attention, especially in regular hospitals for examination and treatment to prevent serious illness.
What is a uterine fibroid
Uterine fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyomas, are the most common benign tumors of the female reproductive organs. Most cases are asymptomatic, with a few presenting as vaginal bleeding, abdominal palpation of tumors, and compression symptoms. If torsion of the pedicle or other conditions occur, it can cause pain. Commonly seen in multiple uterine fibroids.
Uterine fibroids are divided into several types
1. Intermural fibroids: This type of fibroid is the most common, accounting for 60% -70% of the total number of fibroids. Multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple, multiple
2. Subserus fibroids: Subserus fibroids grow between the walls of the uterus and towards the serous layer on the surface of the uterus. When the surface of the fibroids only covers a small amount of the muscle wall and serous layer, they are called subserosal fibroids. The fibroids continue to grow under the serous layer and are only connected to the uterine wall, which is called uterine fibroids. Fibroids grow on both sides of the uterus and are called broad ligament fibroids when they grow in the ligaments on both sides of the uterus. These fibroids often compress the nearby ureters, Bladder and blood vessels cause corresponding symptoms and signs, with uterine fibroids
3. Submucosal fibroids: Submucosal fibroids grow from intramural fibroids into the uterine cavity, protrude into the uterine cavity, and come into direct contact with the mucosal layer, accounting for about 10%. This tumor can gradually deform the uterine cavity and often connect to the uterus, for example, its length can block the cervix or detach from the vagina. Cervical fibroids are relatively rare. They grow in the cervix and can be embedded in the pelvic cavity due to their low growth site, causing compression symptoms. Surgical removal is difficult and can easily damage the ureter and bladder. Uterine fibroids are often multiple, and these different types of fibroids can occur simultaneously on the same uterus, known as multiple uterine fibroids.
Symptoms of uterine fibroids
1. Irregular menstruation: The most common symptom of uterine fibroids is an increase in menstrual volume and prolonged menstrual period. It is commonly seen in large intramural fibroids and submucosal fibroids, which enlarge the uterine cavity, increase the area of the endometrium, and affect uterine contraction. In addition, fibroids may compress the veins near the tumor, causing congestion and expansion of the endometrial venous plexus, leading to increased menstrual volume and prolonged menstrual period. When submucosal fibroids are accompanied by necrotic infections, vaginal bleeding or irregular bloody purulent discharge may occur. Long term increased menstrual flow can lead to secondary anemia, symptoms such as fatigue and palpitations..