What are uterine fibroids?
According to Dr Nandita Palshetkar, obstetrician and gynaecologist, Director of Bloom IVF India, uterine fibroids are non-cancerous muscle tumours that develop within the wall of the uterus. They usually appear as a single tumour, but can manifest in various forms within the uterus. While most fibroids are small in size, in rare cases they can grow to a significant size.
Symptoms of uterine fibroids
Symptoms of uterine fibroids can cause heavy menstrual bleeding and lead to a number of conditions such as:
Anemia
feel pain
Feeling full
Pressure in the lower abdomen
Expansion of the lower abdomen
Frequent urination
Pain during sex
Lower back pain
What causes uterine fibroids?
According to Dr. Palshetkar, uterine fibroids often occur in older women, especially those between the ages of 30 and 40. In addition, there are a number of other causes such as:
Family history of uterine fibroids.
Eating a lot of red meat and ham may increase your risk of uterine fibroids.
Can women with uterine fibroids have normal birth?
Obstetrician-gynecologist Varini N, Senior Consultant Obstetrician-gynecologist at Milann Fertility & Birthing Hospital, said that pregnant women with uterine fibroids can give birth naturally, but the presence of uterine fibroids can lead to various complications and increase the likelihood of having to have a cesarean section. In many cases, uterine fibroids can block the path of the fetus from the mother's womb, leading to the indication for a cesarean section.
