Fibroids that Prevents Pregnancy

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Young woman rubbing her lower back in discomfort. Close-up of fibroids, located in the uterus.
Fibroids Also called: uterina myoma
Young woman rubbing her lower back in discomfort. Close-up of fibroids, located in the uterus.
Young woman rubbing her lower back in discomfort. Close-up of fibroids, located in the uterus.
Non-cancerous growths in the uterus that can develop during a woman's childbearing years.
Common
More than 100 thousand cases per year (Nigeria)
Treatable by a medical professional
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging often required
Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
The cause of fibroids isn't well understood. Risk factors include a family history of fibroids, obesity or early onset of puberty.
Symptoms include heavy menstrual bleeding, prolonged periods and pelvic pain. In some cases, there are no symptoms.
Treatments include medication and removal of the fibroid.
Ages affected
0-2
Never
3-5
Never
6-13
Very rare
14-18
Common
19-40
Very common
41-60
Very common
60+
Rare
Symptoms
Requires a medical diagnosis
Symptoms include heavy menstrual bleeding, prolonged periods and pelvic pain. In some cases, there are no symptoms.
People may experience:
Pain areas: in the abdomen, lower back, or pelvis
Menstrual: abnormal menstruation, heavy menstruation, irregular menstruation, painful menstruation, or spotting
Also common: abdominal distension or cramping
Treatments
Treatment depends on severity
Treatments include medication and removal of the fibroid.
Monitoring a medical condition instead of taking action right away.
A small plastic device placed inside the womb (uterus) that releases a hormone (progestogen) to prevent pregnancy. 
Prevents pregnancy.
Affects body processes by regulating the activity of the organs.
Stops or slows the production of hormones involved in sexual health.
Surgical removal of the womb (uterus).
Surgery that uses a video camera and thin tubes inserted into small cuts on the body to repair or remove tissue.
Surgical removal of non-cancerous tumours (fibroids) in the womb (uterus).
Removal of tissue using lasers, radiofrequency (RF) waves, focused ultrasound, heat or cold.
Procedure to seal off blood vessels in the womb (uterus) to control heavy bleeding and shrink abnormal growths.
Surgical removal of the lining of womb (uterus) to reduce heavy menstrual flow.
Focuses on reproductive health in women and childbirth.
Prevents, diagnoses and treats diseases.
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: College of Medicine, University of Ibadan and others. Learn more

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