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Fibroids & Polyps: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
May 20, 2010
Fibroids & Polyps: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Fibroids
Fibroids are masses of tissue that start from the uterine muscle and then grow into the cavity, within the wall, and push outward toward the uterus. There are three kinds of fibroids: the most common grow inside the wall of the uterus (intramural) but fibroids also may grow inside the uterine cavity (intracavitary), or outside the uterine cavity (subserosal). Health care providers may call them tumors, leiomyomas, or myomas. These masses are not cancerous and do not require treatment unless they are causing problems, such as pelvic pain, bleeding, or heavy or uncomfortable menstrual periods.
The fibroid that grows inside the uterine cavity is much less common than other types, but any type of fibroid can impact reproductive function and may cause infertility or miscarriage.
It is estimated that as many as 1 in 5 women of childbearing age have uterine fibroids. They are most often found in women over age 30, are rarely seen in women under 20, and are more common in African-Americans than Caucasians.
Although it is not known what causes uterine fibroids, they seem to require the hormone estrogen to grow. A fibroid will probably continue to slowly grow as long as the female is menstruating. At the onset of menopause, when hormone levels drop, fibroids are likely to shrink or disappear.
Polyps
Cervical polyps are small, fingerlike growths, similar to a wart or skin tag, that are found on the cervix. They are common and are most often found in women over age 20 who have had children. Young women who have not yet started menstruating rarely have polyps.
A woman can have one or several polyps. Although they are usually not cancerous, all polyps should be evaluated by a doctor. They are easy to remove and do not usually grow back.
The cause of cervical polyps is not clearly understood. They might develop from an infection, chronic (long-term) inflammation, or an obstruction or any alteration in blood vessels in the cervical canal. Researchers believe polyps may also be an abnormal response to an increase in estrogen levels.
Many polyps do not interfere with the ability to get pregnant. However, large or multiple polyps can sometimes cause problems with fertility or result in recurrent miscarriage .
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Has anyone ever had a uterine polpy come out on its own. I think I found what I think was a polyp this morning..
The question I have is can a polyp come out of uterus on its own.
What does it look like?
Thank you,Kathy
My daughter recently had some polyps removed from the inside of her uterus. According to the information provided on your web site; it looks as though this condition occurs most often in the cervix. Is it unusual to have presented in the uterus? Also, is it likely she may have this happen again? She is 32 and has not yet had children.
Sincerely,
Julie Kruger
I was recently diagnosed with fibroids, at least one of which is very large, 8 cm. My options are to wait and watch as I have few symptoms, partial hysterectomy or uterine ablation. I feel like I have some little alien in me slowly growing, and I want it OUT!!! But I am not sure if surgery would be the right option either. The ablation will shrink it, but not get rid of it or prevent it from recurring. Eve3ryone is telling me the hysto is my best bet. Any ideas or suggestions? Would greatly appreciate input
I have fibroids and did the ablation surgery. After the surgery I had discharge for a month as expected. Two weeks after it stopped I started up with a 7 day period again. My hysterectomy is coming up in a week.....The ablation surgery only hurt for a few days post op. Pain is relative...after having 3 kids I wouldn't say that I was "in pain" after that surgery! Mildly uncomfortable at best.
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Hey there! Changing our diets has everything to do with these aliens going inside our bodies and what is the difference between the afrikan american woman's body versus the caucasian woman's body. It is our diet for starters. We have got to remove some of these meats from our diets, such as, chicken. Chickens are given hormones and steroids for growth and it results in more money being made if the product is growing faster. There are some natural things you can do, check out the book "Sacred Woman", cut meat out of the diet, except fresh water fish, cod, tilapia. Eat fruit and vegetables as your main source of nutrition, cut out the dairy milk and cheese which assist in mucus building, drink seed milk (hemp milk). We have got to take control of our own wombs and stop feeding ourselves the poisons. You don't think it's strange that more women are having hysterectomies than ever. This is genecide for the afrikan american female's womb, evidently.
Since, I had the emobilization procedure, which blocks the arteries to the uterus, my cycles have gotten better, along with me, becoming a fish eating vegetarian and taking a tablespoon of black strap daily in a cup of hot tea or coffee. This rebuilds the blood from lost thereof. I feel much better and my blood test scores have been great. No more low hemaglobin scores of 4 and 6. Check out the book...............Sacred Woman...................Queen Afua
What causes polyps on the gall bladder and what can be done to treat them?????
Thanks and have a great day.
Tom
I have a question in reference to cervical polyps. I had 2 polyps removed from my uterus 3 years ago. I will be having surgery in 2 weeks to have another polyp removed from my cervic. Reading information from this website. Polyps don't returned? Polyps are normally found in women over 20 who had one or more pregnancies. I've never been pregnant an I'm 40 years young. Is there a study going on that is looking for answers of why they grow and why the reoccur? Also, there are fibroid tumors embedded in my uterus wall (one that is standing out), what is the cause or causes. I had a ablation 3 years ago.
I have had 4 surgeries in/on my uterus(Nova sur, electra surgery, a scraping, and a pregnancy in the tube). I'm still bleeding and passing clots, pain in my pelvic area, can't stand for short periods,can't sit for short periods,hurts to sleep,get up, walk,and run. My stomach (uterus)sticks out like like I'm 5to6 months pregnant so, I'm seeking a second opinion. I'm positivily 100% sure I need a hysterectomy, I'm not having any more children and I'm 43 years old. I have Polyps on my pelvic.
Hello everyone. Well I am 29 years old. I have had three surgeries to get rid of Polyps in my uterus and in the wall of the uterus. I have been trying to get pregnant for over 10 years. At first it was not as traumatic, because I was so young. So, I always said it was okay maybe I'll get lucky later. I went to a fertility clinic, and was informed that everything was fine and that I should be able to have children. "Just Keep Trying". So, years later my husband and I are like, so worried. It is crazy how we have sex regularly and even on my high fertility days, and nothing yet. I am beginning to feel discouraged. So, I went to the doctor a month ago did a bunch of tests, and I am healthy. However, I am producing too much estrogen. So that may be the cause for the not getting pregnant, and having polyps again. This one is not so big, it is only 2cm. So, I am tired of surgeries, and going through this trying to be a mommy for sooo long now. I am ready to give up. Although, it is not fair to my husband. I don't know what to do at this point of my life. I feel useless, and I am beginning to eat so much do to the stress. HELP!!!!
Has your husband been tested for fertility issues?
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