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What Are Uterine Fibroids?
Uterine fibroids are benign tumours of the uterus. It represents abnormal growing cells in the myometrium, which form the lumps. Mostly, they are noncancerous. Fibroids can be divided into types depending on the location in the uterus. Fibroids can be submucosal, intramural, and subserosal, depending on the location. Fibroids are mostly round to oval structures that uterine fibroid specialists can easily diagnose. Specialists can diagnose uterine fibroids through clinical complaints and various diagnostic tests like ultrasound and MRI. These are noninvasive techniques that help localize the fibroids and also help in typing the fibroids, depending upon the location. Based on these findings, uterine fibroid specialists help in treating the disease using adequate modalities.
Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are abnormal lumps in the uterus that can be localized in any part of the uterus. Depending upon the location of the fibroids, the fibroids can present with variable symptoms.
Fibroids may occasionally be without any symptoms and may be diagnosed incidentally on sonography and imaging techniques. Depending upon the size and location of the fibroid, the symptoms can be.
- Excessive bleeding during the cycles.
- Irregularity of the bleeding cycles.
- Pain and heaviness in the lower abdomen.
- The mass effects of the fibroid can cause increased urine frequency.
- Occasional premature menopause.
Symptoms can be variable or in combination with many symptoms. Uterine fibroid specialists can detect the symptoms and, in support of adequate imaging, can help in the treatment of the patient. Noninvasive techniques can treat the disease with minimal pain and hospitalization.
Causes of Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are benign tumours of the uterus. They are mostly benign; however, occasionally, they can turn into malignant diseases over a period of time. Uterine fibroids develop by the abnormal division of cells of the myometrium over time. There is a defect in the control mechanism of the division. Multiple factors can predispose women to the development of fibroids.
- Hormonal imbalances in females, like estrogen and progesterone levels, can cause fibroids.
- Genetic and family history of fibroids can lead to fibroid development.
- Other factors like race, increasing age, and obesity can predispose to the disease
- Eating habits like high meat intake, delayed pregnancy, and deficiency can predispose to fibroid development.
- Excess alcohol intake and smoking with a stressful life can predispose to disease development.
Treatments for Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroid treatment has evolved a lot. In old times, the primary treatment was the removal of the uterus as a whole. However, in recent times, new forms of therapy like uterine Fibroid embolization have been employed and have a minimally invasive nature.
Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Uterine Fibroid Embolization is a minimally invasive technique for the treatment of the fibroids. It is done without significant cuts and sutures. The procedure works by reducing the blood supply of the fibroids selectively. it is done using small access through the inguinal area; catheters are moved through the vessels to access the uterine arteries. The feeder arteries of the fibroids are identified and selectively closed using PVA particle glue or gel foam. It is a highly successful treatment and one of the most advanced treatments with minimal risks, quick recovery time, and excellent long-term results for patients.
Radiofrequency ablation
Radiofrequency ablation of fibroids is also an advanced form of treatment. It uses heat-based energy to ablate the fibroid using small electrodes that provide the energy. it is also a technique without significant cuts or sutures, and Patients can be discharged within 24 hours from the hospital.
Myomectomy
Myomectomy is a surgical procedure that helps in the removal of the fibroid while preserving the uterus. It is invasive, which helps to remove the fibroids. It has limitations in more extended hospital stays with cuts and sutures. The patient may have to go into sedation, and side effects of anesthesia may occur.
Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is a conventional method of treatment for the fibroid. It is the complete removal of the uterus with fibroids. It is a downright surgical method with a lot of complications. It prolongs hospital stays with cuts and sutures. Complete loss of any future desire for fertility, and the female has to take hormonal pills to replace the normal hormones produced by the uterus after its removal.
Uterine Fibroid Embolization Cost in India
Uterine Fibroid embolization is one of the most advanced forms of treatment. Its cost is variable depending upon the location and level of expert hands.
IRFacilities is an expert group of doctors who provide holistic care from diagnosis to treatment. The uterine fibroid embolization cost in Western countries is much higher than in India and ranges from 10,000 pounds to 30,000 pounds.
And Uterine Fibroid Embolization cost in India is between 1 lakh and 4 lakhs. At IR facilities, the cost of fibroid embolization ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 lakhs.
The procedure has a relatively higher cost than a hysterectomy, but is a non-invasive, advanced form of treatment.
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