Fibroids can cause symptoms like pain and irregular bleeding in addition to interfering with a woman’s ability to conceive. Dr. Kristin M. Jackson is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibroids in patients at Advanced Urogynecology, helping women in Maitland, FL, manage symptoms and reduce problems with fertility.
Uterine fibroids are benign growths of muscle tissue that form in and around the lining of the uterus. Fibroids primarily develop and grow during a woman’s childbearing years. Fibroids can range greatly in size -- from as small as a pea to as large as a softball or melon. Although the specific causes of fibroids have not been definitively determined, research indicates their formation and growth are related to fluctuations in hormone levels. Women with a family history of fibroids are also more likely to develop them as well. In most cases, fibroid growth stops when a woman reaches menopause.
Some fibroids cause no symptoms at all and may even go undetected. When fibroids do cause symptoms, those can include:
How and whether fibroids are treated depends on the extent to which they are causing symptoms that are impacting a person’s quality of life. Fibroids that cause no symptoms don’t have to be treated; instead, these fibroids can be monitored on an ongoing basis with regular visits to a person’s doctor. When fibroids do cause symptoms or interfere with fertility, your doctor will work with you to determine the best course of treatment based on your body’s specific needs, your symptoms, and your lifestyle needs. Treatment options for fibroids include:
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