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Fibroids, or fibroid tumors Fibroid tumors are non-cancerous (benign) growths in the uterus. They occur in 30-40% of women over age 40, and do not need to be removed unless they are causing symptoms that interfere with a woman's normal activities. Mentioned in: Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, Menstrual Disorders Patient discussion about Fibroids. Q. uterine fibroids. Whats the best way to deal with them? My doctor says hysterectomy? What about my hormones? A. Yes, drugs that suppress the levels of the female sex hormones (estrogen) are successful for treating uterine fibroids. However, the relief is only temporary and the fibroids recur once the treatment is stopped. In addition, these treatments cause side effects similar to menopause. Read more or ask a question about FibroidsSurgery is the definitive treatment, especially for complications such as bleeding or pain, and when there's a suspicion for malignancy. You may read more here: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000914.htm How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A minimally invasive procedure to cure uterine fibroids was less expensive, but also less effective, than surgery in a new study. Uterine fibroids occur in up to 77% of women, can cause severe menstrual bleeding and pelvic discomfort, and result in more than 200,000 hysterectomies each year in the United States alone; although "benign," they are far from harmless. Eventually I sent out 40 letters to doctors on my insurance plan to find someone willing and able to remove the fibroids without a hysterectomy. |
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