Tag: uterine fibroids

– Subserosal fibroids are benign tumors that grow on the exterior of the uterus.
– The cause of subserosal fibroids is unknown, but genetics and hormones may play a role.
– African American women have a higher risk of developing fibroids.
– Women who have never had children or started puberty early (before age 12) also have a higher risk of fibroids.
– Subserosal fibroids can cause complications during pregnancy, such as lower birth weight and the need for a cesarean delivery.
– Symptoms of subserosal fibroids include a feeling of heaviness or fullness, frequent urination, constipation, and bloating.
– Subserosal uterine fibroids are diagnosed through a pelvic exam and additional tests.
– Subserosal fibroids should be treated to alleviate symptoms and avoid complications.
– Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is a non-surgical procedure that shrinks fibroids by cutting off their blood supply.
– Other treatment options include hysterectomy and myomectomy.
– Subserosal fibroids are a type of uterine fibroid that are benign and not cancerous.
– They can cause discomfort and impact nearby organs such as the bladder and bowels.
– Symptoms can include abdominal cramping, pain in the lower back and legs, and pain during sex.
– They can also lead to constipation and frequent urination.
– If subserosal fibroids are pedunculated (growing on a stalk) and the stalk becomes twisted, they can cause severe pain by cutting off the blood supply.
– Subserosal fibroids may have less impact on fertility compared to other types of fibroids, but if they grow larger during pregnancy, they can limit the space for the baby to grow and cause difficulties during childbirth.
– Fibroids are almost always non-cancerous and fibroid cancer is extremely rare.
– Subserosal fibroids can cause pain, infertility, and complications during pregnancy.
– Around 25 to 30 percent of reproductive-age women experience fibroid symptoms between the ages of 35 and 50, with most of these being subserosal fibroids.
– Symptoms of subserosal fibroids can include pain, abnormal bleeding, and abdominal discomfort.
– The causes of subserosal fibroids are not known, but hereditary factors and hormonal influence may increase the risk.
– Subserous myoma, or subserosal fibroids, are growths that appear on the uterine wall.
– Excess weight is often associated with the development of fibroids.
– Fibroids usually develop between the ages of 30 and 50.
– Subserosal fibroids can affect fertility by blocking the cervix or fallopian tubes.
– They can also cause pain and contractions, potentially leading to pre-term delivery, poor development of the fetus, miscarriage, and require a caesarian delivery.
– Treatment for subserosal fibroids depends on their condition, size, and location.
– Treatment options include close observation, subserosal fibroid removal, medications, uterine fibroid embolization, hormone treatment, fibroid surgery, and leiomyoma ablation.