For Attention Ms. Rikki br SistaGirlz, does she have menstrual bleeding very heavy, prolonged menstrual periods, bleeding between periods, back pain, leg pain, pelvic pressure or pain, pain during intercourse, constipation, urinary incontinence ( that can hold urine) or go to the bathroom often to urinate Then you may suffer from uterine fibroids. Basically br tumors are not cancerous that grow inside or outside the uterus. Also known as fibroids, leiomyomas or myomas old simply, the most common risk factors are heredity and race. Occur during a year of childbearing womans usually run in families, and are more common in African American women. br The medical community is still unsure about the cause of the tumors. Also, do not know why they occur more often in black women. br SistaGirlz can you believe that many women suffer with these noncancerous uterine growths without reason! Thats right there are many treatment options for fibroids. However, each option is not for all women, so if you find that you have, it's important to talk to your doctor about your treatment options. br Most women who get them have no symptoms or side effects thereof. In this case, just kind of keep an eye on the situation. Not interfere with pregnancy and since they are not cancerous, while Arent causing a problem that can be better alone. br Other women may benefit from medication to shrink fibroids. This can help relieve heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pressure, and help regulate the menstrual cycle. br Other surgical options include uterine artery embolization and focused ultrasound surgery. With uterine fibroid embolization small particles that are injected into the arteries supplying the uterus to stop the flow of blood to the fibroids causing them to shrink. Focused ultrasound surgery, is not really surgery at all, uses sound waves focused high energy to destroy the fibroids. br There are two basic types of processing operations. First is the myectomy, in which a surgeon removes the fibroids from the uterus without damaging the uterus. This option is for women who want children yet. If there is a hysterectomy, a complete removal of the uterus. This remains the only proven way to 100% rid of fibroid tumors. br Fibroids are usually detected during a pelvic exam or a pregnancy ultrasound. If you've never had well and are experiencing symptoms go see a doctor, especially if you are African American. If you have had one or both and a doctor had ever told me, but you are experiencing symptoms go see a doctor. Tell them about your concerns. br It is important to remember that they are noncancerous growths. It is not the end of the world if diagnosed. Now, I know you're having visions of Maya to their girlfriends and past loss of her baby because of fibroids, but for most women its almost not bad. Still, it's important for the management if any. SistaGirlz Because you can not be your best self strong and fully empowered if youre not on top of your health. br br
