What is the effect of myoma?
Myomas affect, with some variability, all ethnic groups and approximately 50% of all women during their lifetime. While some remain asymptomatic, myomas can cause significant and sometimes life-threatening uterine bleeding, pain, infertility, and, in extreme cases, ureteral obstruction and death.
What is the difference between myoma and fibroid?
A myoma, commonly known as a fibroid, is a benign (noncancerous) tumor that develops in or around the uterus. Fibroids are medically known as leiomyomas and are tumors of the smooth muscle, the tissue that normally makes up that wall of the uterus.
What is symptomatic myoma?
Symptomatic uterine fibroids (leiomyomas or myomas) represent a significant societal and healthcare burden, and there is no clear consensus among medical professionals as to which treatment is appropriate for their symptomatic patients. These benign, solid myometrial tumors are the most common tumors found in women.
Can you get pregnant with myoma?
Many women who have fibroids can get pregnant naturally. Treatment may not even be necessary for conception. In some cases, however, fibroids can impact your fertility.
What will happen if myoma is not treated?
Fibroids Get Worse With Time If left untreated, fibroids can continue to grow, both in size and number. As these tumors take over the uterus the symptoms will become worse. The fibroids pain will increase. The heavy bleeding will become heavier and it may be accompanied by severe cramping.
How many myomas are there?
In our study, there were 427 cases of intramural myomas, 40 subserosal myomas, and only 4 submucosal myomas. The pregnancy rate was similar in the intramural and subserosal groups, and they were higher than in the submucosal group, although the difference was not statistically meaningful.
What should I do if I have myoma?
If you have fibroids and have mild symptoms, your doctor may suggest taking medication. Over-the-counter drugs such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen can be used for mild pain. If you have heavy bleeding during your period, taking an iron supplement can keep you from getting anemia or correct it if you already are anemic.
Can I have normal delivery with fibroids?
Fortunately, most women with fibroids are able to have a fairly normal pregnancy with vaginal delivery. However, fibroids are known to cause complications in some cases. In general, the likelihood that fibroids will cause complications depends on the size of the fibroid and the location of the fibroid.