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Fibroid Uterus

The benign tumors that originate in the uterus.

Fibroid Uterus

Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. It is also called leiomyomas or myomas.


 

Definition

The benign tumors that originate in the uterus.

 

Classification

               Submucosal (submucous) fibroids

               Intramural fibroids

               Subserosal fibroids

 

Signs and Symptoms

               Abnormal uterine bleeding

               Spotting between menses

               Iron deficiency anemia

               Mild or severe, localized pain in lower abdomen or back during / after sexual contact

               Pelvic pain, including pain during sexual contact

               Pressure on the bladder

               Obstructed urination

               Painful or difficult defecation

 

Diagnosis

               Pelvic exam

               Ultrasound.

               Hystero Salpingo Graphy (HSG)

               MRI, CT Scan

 

Management

Management in general

               Preventive

               Conservative

Medical

               Hormonal Therapy

               Low dose of oral contraceptives

               Analgesics for pain

Surgical

               Hysterectomy,

               Myomectomy

               Cryosurgery

Preventive

               Effective antenatal care

               Adequate intranatal care

               Adequate postnatal care

Conservative

               Assurance

               Improvement of nutritional status

               Pelvic floor exercises.

 

Nursing management

               Assess the blood loss

               Assist and teach the pain relieving techniques

               Educate about hormonal therapy

               Advice calcium rich diet to prevent osteoporosis

               Advice to consult doctor in case of bleeding per vagina during Hormonal therapy

               Advice to do yoga and meditations

 

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