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Uterine Fibroids: Causes and Symptoms | Aegis Roen HIFU Center Uterine Fibroid

A uterine fibroid is a benign tumor that grows in the smooth muscle that makes up the uterine wall.

Over 40% of women of childbearing age Uterine fibroids (nearly 300,000 fibroid patients in Korea)

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors found in the uterus of women of childbearing age. About 40–50% of women over 35
are diagnosed with fibroids. Fibroids are firm and round,
usually found two or more at a time, and fibroids in the same uterus may grow at different
speeds.

Intramural fibroid

Grows deep inside the muscle wall of the uterus.
It enlarges the uterus and the area of the uterine lining,
which makes periods heavier.

Submucosal fibroid

Causes many complications. Even a small one can cause bleeding.
It has a higher risk of sarcomatous change, is prone to infection, pus formation
and tissue death, and does not respond well to radiation.

Subserosal fibroid

Grows just under the outer layer covering the uterus.
It can hang down and form a stalk.

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Uterine fibroids and adenomyosis
in young unmarried women in their 20s?

Statistics show that more young women in their 20s and 30s have uterine conditions such as fibroids, adenomyosis
and endometriosis.
Rates are rising fast in women in their 20s and 30s.
Many are not aware of uterine disease and skip regular check-ups,
and they dismiss severe period pain or back pain as ordinary PMS, missing the right
time for treatment.

Uterine Fibroids: Causes and Symptoms | Aegis Roen HIFU Center Causes of uterine fibroids

The cause of fibroids is not yet known. There are several possible explanations:

Genetics
If someone in your family
has fibroids, your risk
may be higher.
Female hormones
Persistently high levels of the female hormone
estrogen are involved in fibroid growth
and can lead to fibroids.
Irregular eating habits
A Western-style diet high in fat
can raise
estrogen levels in the body and
may lead to fibroids.
Stress
A lot of stress
can make periods irregular and harm
the health of the uterus.

Uterine Fibroids: Causes and Symptoms | Aegis Roen HIFU Center Main symptoms of uterine fibroids

Most fibroids cause no symptoms and are found by chance, but some women have sudden
uterine bleeding, heavy periods, lower belly discomfort or bloating.

Pain
Severe period pain, pelvic pressure and pain,
nerves pressed by the enlarged uterus
Bleeding
Heavy periods, unexplained bleeding,
anemia from ongoing bleeding
Infertility
Problems with implantation due to bleeding in the uterus,
repeated early miscarriage

Many women with fibroids have no symptoms. But about 30–35% of women with fibroids have symptoms, which can vary.
Depending on the size, number and location of the fibroids, there may be one symptom or several.

Bloating and pressure

How bloated you feel depends largely on the size and location of the fibroid.
It may also cause back pain. As the fibroid grows it presses on organs around the pelvis, causing bloating, difficulty urinating and constipation.

Heavier periods, irregular bleeding

Heavier periods are common in women with fibroids.
Heavier bleeding and longer, more painful periods are known to be period problems caused by fibroids.
Irregular bleeding is also a common symptom, and any type of fibroid can cause bleeding.
Submucosal fibroids in particular bleed more easily because of surface infection and ulceration, so it is best to have a specialist check-up.

Lower belly pain

A fibroid in the uterine muscle can disrupt its normal contraction and relaxation, causing period pain you didn't have before or making period pain worse.

Uterine Fibroids: Causes and Symptoms | Aegis Roen HIFU Center

For uterine fibroids, surgery
can make future pregnancy and childbirth impossible.

If an unmarried woman's gynecologic ultrasound shows fibroids or another uterine condition,
she should decide on treatment with a specialist. Treating it with surgery such as removal of the fibroid or the uterus can make future pregnancy and childbirth impossible.

Hysterectomy

Surgery that removes the whole uterus
because the fibroid is large

Laparoscopic surgery

Surgery that removes the fibroid with instruments
through small cuts
instead of a large abdominal incision

Myomectomy

Surgery that removes
the fibroid itself

· Complications such as bleeding, infection, and inflammation may occur after surgery or the procedure.
Furthermore, subjective satisfaction levels may vary among individuals. Therefore, please consult with a specialist.

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