Fibroids- defination, symptoms , types, causes and treatment in females

fibroid is a very common disease present in female . and this presentation is about their types, causes, symptoms, risk factor and treatment in females around the world,
disesaes of female reproductive system, and hormonal imbalance causes fibroids in females.

1. FIBROIDS BY MEENALI MISHRA M.Sc MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY A13156216005

2. FIBROIDS Fibriods are abnormal growth that develop in or on a woman uterus . OR Tumors of female reproductive system. Also called as uterine myomas , leimyomas , or fibromas. These are made up of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue that develop in uterus are compact tumors that are made up of smooth.

3. TYPES OF FIBROIDS On the basis of location of development- INTRAMURAL FIBROIDS SUBSEROSAL FIBROIDS PEDUNCULATED FIBROIDS SUBMUCOSA FIBRIODS

4. INTRAMURAL FIBROID Most common type of fibroid appear within the lining of uterus may grow larger stretch the womb

5. SUBSEROSAL FIBROIDS Form on the outside of the uterus ( on serosa) G row larger M ake the womb appear bigger on the one side

6. SUBMUCOSAL FIBROIDS Develop in the inner lining of the myomertium in uterus. Not common type of fibroids. cause heavy menstrual bleeding and trouble in conceiving.

7. PEDUNCULATED FIBROIDS When subserosal tumors develop in a stem A slender base that supports the tumor is formed and that how they become pedunculated.

8. What causes fibroids? Unclear cause, but there are many factors which may influence the formation of fibroids. 1. Hormones – Estrogens and Progestrones Causes the uterine lining to regenerate during each menstrual cycle May stimulate growth of fibroids. Family history Pregnancy

9. Who is at risk for fibroids? WOMEN - Having pregnancy Approaching to menopause ( high level of estrogens) Being over the age 30 A family history of fibroids Being of African American descent Having a high body weight.

10. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF FIBROIDS? Heavy bleeding between and during periods that includes blood clots Pain in the pelvic and lower back Increased menstrual cramping Increased urination Pain during intercourse Menstruation that last longer than usual Pressure and fullness in lower abdomen Swelling of abdomen

11. DIAGNOSIS Check the condition, size and shape of uterus Ultrasound Pelvic MRI X-RAY Hysterosalpingography Hysteroscapy Endometrial biopsy

12. TREATMENT MEDICATION – To regulate hormones level GnRH agonist- cause drop in level of progestrones and estrogens An IUD that releases the hormone progestin Over the counter anti inflammatory pain reliever Birth controlling pills Drug like anti progestin given to stop the activity of progestrone

13. 2. SURGERY - for very large and multiple growths 3. Minimally invasive procedure- A. Forced ultrasound surgery b. Myolysis c. Cryomyolysis d. Endomertium ablation e. Uterine artery embolization f. Anti inflammatory pain killer

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