Fibroids of the Uterus are one of the most common tumours occurring in women of reproductive age .They usually cause heavy and painful periods which can cause a drop in haemoglobin and it’s after effects.I see quite a few patients in my clinical practice who have been advised to go for surgical treatment to remove these fibroids .
The treatment of fibroids depends on the symptoms it is causing . Many a times the size of the fibriod does not corelate with the problem it causes.Sometimes Fibroids as small as 2 to 4 cm can cause heavy bleeding, on the otherhand we find Fibroids as large as a Pomegranate or a Musk Melon on routine Sonography where the lady has absolutely no symtoms.

There are various medical treatment options(No Surgery)now available for the treatment of Fibriods.

These tumours almost NEVER Develop into CANCER, So no need to panic.I would like to quote an interesting story of a patient I operated sometimes back.She came to me for persistent weight gain which refused to budge even after intense Diet and lifestyle changes. She was mainly concerned about her abdominal fat which refused to reduce. She joined a Gym but couldn’t do rigorous exercises.

On examination,i found a HUGE fibriod,for which Surgery was the only option.
The Fibroid was weighed after removal and was a whooping 6.5kg.one
So it’s a good idea to get yourself checked by a Professional before becoming obsessed with your body image and trying all sorts of treatments without expert advice.

#StayAlert
#StaySafe
#StayHealthy.

Dr Shalaka Shimpi
M.D.Obstetrics and Gynaecology.