What Is a Fibroid?
Fibroids are known as non-cancerous growths found in or on the muscular wall of the womb.
These growths vary in sizes. Some fibroids can be as small as a pea, while others can be as large as a 7 or 8 month old foetus.
In other words, some women that have fibroids that size would be believed to be pregnant, when they are not.
Fibroids are given different names depending on where they grow inside a woman.
Types of Fibroids
Fibroids that grow on the inside of the womb is called Submucosal fibroids.
Fibroids that grows on the wall of the womb is called Intramural fibroids.
Fibroids that grows on the outside of the womb is called Subserol fibroids.
Studies have shown that fibroids affect up to 20 percent of women above the age of 30. And women below the age of 20 hardly experience the problem of fibroid.
Fibroids seem to run in some families, but there is no research evidence that is currently available to prove that fibroid is genetic.
What Are The Symptoms?
Fibroids has one major symptom and that happens when a woman has heavy periods.
The heavy periods is caused by the growth of fibroids inside the womb and this disrupts the normal function of the menstrual flow.
Most women who have fibroids, experience no pain at all, whereas, others do. Usually, this pain is a slight pain caused because of the pressure exerted by the fibroid, which causes a dragging sensation in the abdomen.
In most cases, however, fibroids patient may not notice it, if the fibroid growth does not exert any pressure on the neighbouring organs.
And for these people, they can live with the fibroid for many years without problem.
Still in other cases, fibroids have caused infertility in women, and have been responsible for many miscarriages that happen among women. If a woman has fibroid, it may be difficult to maintain the growth of a baby till childbirth happens.
Miscarriages happen in women with fibroids because, these fibroid growth most times are so enlarged in the womb that it distorts the normal space that the baby occupies for growth.
Furthermore, because of this distortion, a fertilized egg will have problem with implantation on the walls or lining of the uterus because a fibroid is there already. When implantation fails to happen, miscarriage may result.
Other possible symptoms of fibroids can happen if the fibroid presses or exerts pressure on organs such as the bladder or bowel. In this situation because these organs are always “under pressure”, the sufferer will now experience frequent urination, constipation or even backache.
Some women may experience lower abdominal swelling, making it look as if they are in their early stage of pregnancy, whereas they’re not.
Causes and Side Effects of Fibroid
What exactly is responsible for the growth of Fibroids in the body?
Currently doctors and scientists DO NOT know the exact causes of Uterine Fibroids. However, researches and clinical experiences point to just two factors that may be responsible.
1. Hereditary Factors
Experiences has shown in many clinical cases that fibroids run in families. Though this study do not have any research or scientific proof to back it up.
2. The Estrogen And Progesterone Hormones
There are two hormones that is responsible in stimulating the development of the uterine lining during each menstrual cycle in preparation for pregnancy.
These two hormones are called Estrogen and Progesterone. It appears these two hormones promote the growth of Fibroid in women when the presence of these hormones are more than normal in the body.
In other words there is an Estrogen Dominance in the body of victims because fibroids contain more estrogen and progesterone receptors than normal uterine muscles do.
Effects of Estrogen Dominance In The Body
When there is too much Estrogen in the body, beside the cause of Fibroids, it brings along with it the following health problems.
The formation of small cysts (tumor) inside the breasts
Risk of Cancer growth in the breast and other areas of the body
Hair loss
Acne
Infertility
Weight gain
Hormonal Imbalance
Avail your self the opportunity of regular check ups to avoid carrying fibroid for a long time.
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