What you see here are fibroids, they can grow from as small as a coin to bigger than a watermelon.
They can cause
heavy periods
Painful periods
urinating often (from a fibroid resting on the bladder)
In some cases, they can cause miscarriages or problems conceiving
They can cause
heavy periods
Painful periods
urinating often (from a fibroid resting on the bladder)
In some cases, they can cause miscarriages or problems conceiving
The people who have a bigger risk of getting fibroids are:
Women above 30 years of age, but it can occur in people younger
Women who have a family history of this
Women who are obese
African women
Can be removed by surgery
Fibroids are not cancers
Women above 30 years of age, but it can occur in people younger
Women who have a family history of this
Women who are obese
African women
Can be removed by surgery
Fibroids are not cancers
But in some cases, they may be slow growing and make the abdomen so big that it can mimic a pregnancy.
This is usually accompanied by heavy bleeding, so much that some women wear adult diapers or sit on the toilet just to let the blood flow
This is usually accompanied by heavy bleeding, so much that some women wear adult diapers or sit on the toilet just to let the blood flow
But it keeps growing, because the womb has a rich supply and as long as the blood keeps coming, it will keep growing, coupled with the effect of hormones.
Other people might think the lady is pregnant
Other people might think the lady is pregnant
If you don't have symptoms, best to leave it alone.
You should do an ultrasound every year to monitor them
Treatment options will depend on the size, symptoms, age of the woman and if she still wants babies.
Discuss with your doctor for your options.
You should do an ultrasound every year to monitor them
Treatment options will depend on the size, symptoms, age of the woman and if she still wants babies.
Discuss with your doctor for your options.
