Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors of the uterus (womb). Fibroids grow out of the cells that make up your uterus. Uterine fibroids (also called myomas or leiomyomas) are benign (noncancerous) tumors of muscle tissue that can change the shape or size of the uterus and sometimes the cervix. They start in the smooth muscle cells inside the wall of the uterus (myometrium). Fibroids usually occur in the form of multiple tumors, although single fibroids are sometimes possible. Fibroids can be as small as a pea or as large as a football. Having uterine fibroids does not increase your risk of cancer. They are almost always benign, no matter how large they get.

Fibroids and Pregnancy

The fact that approximately 20% to 50% of women suffer from the symptoms generated by fibroid tumors at some stage of their lives suggests that they are quite common growths in the reproductive system of a woman. Age is a factor. Fibroids are more common in women who are 35 years of age or older. Women under the age of 20 rarely have fibroids. These tumors of the uterus tend to shrink after menopause. Studies indicate that black women are nine times more susceptible to fibroids than white women. Furthermore, women who are overweight are more likely to have fibroids because of higher levels of estrogen. No one knows exactly what causes uterine fibroids. But the hormones that regulate your periods, particularly estrogen, are known to play a part. Fibroids increase in size slowly over the years. But when estrogen level in the body rises the rate of growth increases. The exact cause of uterine fibroids is unclear, but there is evidence that it may be a combination of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors.

Not all fibroids are the same, and they’re categorised based on where they are located. Fibroids are usually found in or around the body of the uterus, but they sometimes occur in the cervix. Fibroids within the uterus can be divided into three categories: sub serous (located in the outer wall of the uterus); intramural (found in the muscular layers of the uterine wall); and sub mucous (protruding into the uterine cavity). In addition, fibroids can be connected to the uterus through a stalk (pedunculated), or fibroids can be attached to nearby organs, like the bladder and bowel, or the ligaments surrounding the uterus. About 55% of fibroids are sub serosal; 40% are intramural; and 5% are sub mucosal. Fibroids are rarely found outside the pelvic cavity.

Large intramural fibroids may alter the blood flow to the uterine lining and may also alter the shape of the uterine cavity. Sub serosal fibroids usually don’t alter the shape of the uterine cavity, but when large can cause discomfort. The only type that is supposed to have a large impact on reproductive function (unless they are large or numerous) is the sub mucous type that pushes in to the uterine cavity. These are much less common than the other 2 types of fibroids. Because of their location inside the uterine cavity, sub mucous fibroids can cause fertility problems and miscarriages. Sub mucous fibroids can often be surgically reselceted to improve fertility.

Fibroids are very common. About 25 percent of women in their childbearing years will have signs of fibroids that can be detected by a pelvic examination, although not all will experience symptoms. To know in detail about the diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, relation of fibroids and infertility read our article in detail at http://www.blossomivfindia.com/pages/fibroids-and-fertility

Fibroids and infertility – an updated systematic review of the evidence

Fibroids and Pregnancy

It is an impression that fibroids contribute to infertility and there are instances that shows that previously infertile women conceived after their fibroids had been removed. However there are no   strong evidence of causation, so whether fibroids do cause infertility, and therefore whether they should be removed, is still uncertain.

You should call your doctor if you have heavy bleeding, increased cramping, or bleeding between periods or if you feel fullness or heaviness in your lower belly area. Blossom Fertility and IVF Centre in Surat is committed to offer to the patients clinical excellence, cost-effective treatment options, personalized compassionate care, and exceptional success rate. The clinic is equipped with all types of latest Art equipments including laparoscope, ultrasound and Art laboratory that help in diagnosing fibroids of any type present in the uterus. Our expertise in infertility treatment and cutting edge IVF technology has helped majority of our patients achieve pregnancy. At Blossom Fertility Centre treatment such as ivf, artificial insemination, ovulation induction, fibroid tumor removal, myomectomy, tubal reversal is explained in detail.