Uterine fibroids
Uterine fibroids are benign neoplasms that develop in the muscular layer of the uterus and are one of the most common gynecological diseases in women of reproductive age.
It is a cluster of smooth muscle cells limited by a capsule. Myomatous nodules can be of completely different sizes - from a few millimeters to several tens of centimeters. They can be located only in the muscular layer of the uterus, or extend beyond it, including growing into the uterine cavity. The reason for their appearance is more often an increase in the level and imbalance of estrogens and progesterone in the body, disorders in their receptors. Uterine fibroids can be genetic and familial in nature. The average age of detection of uterine fibroids is 30-35 years. In most cases, uterine fibroids are completely asymptomatic and are detected by ultrasound. 25% have complaints of bleeding during and outside of menstruation, pain in the lower abdomen and lumbar region, infertility, miscarriage. Some patients with uterine fibroids require surgical treatment (hysteroscopy, laparoscopy) to improve their quality of life.
Reasons:
An imbalance between estrogen and androgen levels in the body.
Taking steroids.
Diseases of the liver, kidneys or thyroid gland.
Symptoms:
Copious and prolonged menstruation (menorrhagia)
Pain and heaviness in the lower abdomen
Increase in abdominal volume
Frequent urge to urinate
Constipation
Pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia)
Infertility or difficulty conceiving
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Conservative treatment:
It is aimed at controlling symptoms and slowing down tumor growth. The main methods include hemostatic drugs, hormone therapy or the use of drugs that affect hormone receptors. Patients are recommended to have regular medical supervision and ultrasound monitoring to monitor the growth of fibroids.
Surgical treatment:
It is indicated for large fibroids, their rapid growth, pronounced symptoms or complications. The main surgical methods include myomectomy (removal of fibroids while preserving the uterus) and hysterectomy (removal of the uterus). In some cases, uterine artery embolization is used, a method in which blood flow to the fibroid is blocked, which leads to its decrease. The choice of the method depends on the patient's age, the size and location of the fibroid, as well as her reproductive plans.
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From the Belorusskaya metro station of the Zamoskvoretskaya line - exit 4 After exiting the subway, walk through the pedestrian tunnel and climb the stairs. Move towards the railway tracks, go down the stairs immediately after them and walk along the house, then turn right onto 1st Yamskoye Pole Street. At the turn to 3rd Yamsky Pole Street, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along 1st Yamsky Field Street, after a few buildings on the left you will see Olympus Clinic MARS.
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How to get
From the Belorusskaya metro station of the Ring line - exit 2. After exiting the subway, turn left and walk to the pedestrian crossing. Cross the road through two pedestrian crossings and move along the Tverskoy overpass. Go down the stairs immediately after the railway tracks, walk along the house, then turn right onto 1st Yamskoye Pole Street. At the turn to 3rd Yamsky Pole Street, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along 1st Yamsky Field Street, after a few buildings on the left you will see Olympus Clinic MARS
Travel time
11 minutes
Landmark
Olympus Clinic MARS sign