Uterine fibroid - Sanjay Manohar's Medical Browser
Uterine fibroid
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Synonyms
Uterine leiomyoma
Fibroid of uterus
Causes
High oestrogen
Nulliparity
Hypertension
Scandinavian descent
Polygenic inheritance
Effects
Post-menopausal bleeding
Menorrhagia
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Pelvic mass
Back pain
Urinary frequency
Bladder outflow obstruction
Dystocia
Parents
Leiomyoma
Gynaecological disease
Treatments
Gonadotropin analogue
Myomectomy
Hysterectomy
Description
"Age Incidence: 20-30 years: 4% 30-40 years: 18% 40-60 years: 33% Most common solid pelvic tumor in women GnRH agonists (induce hypoestrogenism)& results in Amenorrhea and fibroid mass reduction. Fibroids recur when medication stopped "
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Sanjay Manohar
2006