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Uterine fibroids - Coggle Diagram
Uterine fibroids
Signs and symptoms
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o Infertility, if the fibroids are blocking the fallopian tubes
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Pathophysiology
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o Uterine contraction resulting in abnormal bleeding o Causing-metrorrhagia-(irregular vaginal bleeding) o Menorrhagia(heavy menstrual bleeding)
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Management
Myomectomy or fibroidectomy- is the removal of fibroids (noncancerous tumors) from the wall of the uterus
o Hysterectomy- is the removal of your uterus. It can be partial where only your uterus and cervix are removed or complete, which involves the removal of your uterus, cervix, tubes, and ovaries.
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Diagnostic tests
Pelvic ultrasound — instrument moved over your lower abdomen or inserted in your vagina to view the uterus and pelvic, it produces sound waves that create an image of your pelvic organs.
o Hysterosalpingogram — a dye is injected into your uterus and fallopian tubes to outline any irregularities.
o Hysteroscopy —instrument inserted through your vagina into your uterus. To view abnormal growths inside your uterus.
o Laparoscopy —a thin tube-like instrument is inserted through a small incision in your belly to view inside the abdomen.
Definition
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o A fibroid is a lump or growth in the uterus that is not cancerous. Fibroids can be as small as a pea to as large as a basketball.
o They are usually round and pinkish in color, and they can grow anywhere inside or on the uterus.
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Risk factors
Stimulation of hormonal function leading to: o Accelerated growth during pregnancy
o Regression post-menopausal