What is Uterine Fibroids?

Description of the disease:

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that originate from the muscle tissue of the uterus. They can be single or multiple, and are found in many women of different ages.

Classification:

Uterine fibroids are classified by location (intramural, submucosal, subserosal) and by the number of nodules (single, multiple).

Symptoms:

Symptoms of uterine fibroids may include heavy and painful menstruation, lower abdominal pain, frequent urination, painful sexual intercourse, and others.

Causes:

The exact causes of uterine fibroids are not established, but it is believed to be associated with hormonal imbalance, genetics, and external factors.

Diagnosis:

Diagnostic methods for uterine fibroids include ultrasound, MRI, CT scan, hysteroscopy, and other research methods.

Treatment:

Treatment for uterine fibroids may include conservative methods (drug therapy) or surgical intervention (myomectomy, hysterectomy).

Prevention:

For the prevention of uterine fibroids, it is recommended to maintain a healthy lifestyle, regular check-ups with a gynecologist, and timely treatment of hormonal disorders.

Doctor:

The treatment of uterine fibroids is carried out by a gynecologist-endocrinologist or a gynecologist-oncologist.