Myoma -A solid tumor made of fibrous tissue, hence it is often called a 'fibroid' tumor. Most often slow-growing and usually cause no symptoms. The most frequently diagnosed tumor of the female pelvis and the most common reason for a woman to have a hysterectomy. The condition usually affects women over the age of 30 and women who have never been pregnant are particularly susceptible. The main symptom of a myoma is excessive, painful menstrual bleeding.
Anyone initially diagnosed with this is suggested to bear a child soon before the humps grows to full blown and hysterectomy will be done.
There are three common types of uterine myoma (fibroid), classified primarily according to location in the uterus:
- Submucosal uterine myoma (fibroid)
This is when the myoma develops just under the lining of the uterine cavity. This type of uterine myoma often causes heavy menstrual bleeding as well as problems with fertility and miscarriages. - Subserosal uterine myoma (fibroid)
This is when the myoma develops on the outer portion of the uterus and continue to grow outward. - Intramural uterine myoma (fibroid)
This is the most common type of uterine myoma. They develop within the uterine wall and expand. This makes the uterus look and feel larger than normal (may causes bulk symptoms").
What are Common symptoms?
- Pain in the back of the legs
- Pelvic pain or pressure
- Very heavy and prolonged menstrual periods
- Pressure on the bowel which may lead to constipation and/or bloating
- An enlarged abdomen (this may be mistaken for weight gain or pregnancy)
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Pressure on the bladder which results in: a perpetual need to urinate, incontinence, or the inability to empty the bladder
***source: http://www.myoma.co.uk
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