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Uterine fibroids are considered malignant?
No, uterine fibroids are considered benign.
How does Hcg shots effect uterine fibroids?
Does HCG drops have a positive or negative effect on uterine fibroids?
What kinds of uterine fibroids are there?
Fibroids are divided into different types, depending on the location. Submucous fibroids are found in the uterine cavity; intramural fibroids grow on the wall of the uterus; and subserous fibroids are located on the outside
Can uterine fibroids cause problems during pregnancy?
Fibroids can cause problems during pregnancy because they often grow in size. Large fibroids can cause pain and lead to premature labor. Fibroids cannot be removed during pregnancy because of the risk of injury to the uterus
Why would your breasts swell and ache when your uterine fibroids flare up?
Uterine fibroids do not "flare up" they are very slow growing benign tumors inside, outside or with in the wall of the uterus. See: What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?
What is the synonym for uterine prolapse is?
hypertrosis
What medical suffix means prolapse?
The medical suffix that means prolapse is "-ptosis." It is used to describe the downward displacement or falling of an organ or part, such as in conditions like "nephroptosis" (kidney prolapse) or "uterine ptosis" (uterine prolapse).
What exactly is a uterine prolapse?
A uterine prolapse is what happens when the ligaments supporting the uterus become very weak and they cannot hold the uterus in place. It is also called pelvic organ prolapse.
Is uterine leiomyoma neoplasm or benign?
Uterine fibroids, or uterine leiomyoma, are benign tumors or benign neoplasms. (Neoplasm and tumor are synonymous; neoplasms can be benign or malignant. Fibroids are benign.)
Where is a good place to find the definition of uterine prolapse?
Uterine prolapse is when the uterus slips out of place and in to the canal. This can be caused by the uterine muscles being too weak to support the uterus any longer.
What types of fibroids are there?
Submucous fibroids are found in the uterine cavity; intramural fibroids grow on the wall of the uterus; and subserous fibroids are located on the outside of the uterus.
When is hysterectomy recommended?
Hysterectomy is usually indicated for the following reasons: Heavy vaginal bleeding and painful menses Leiomyomas or uterine fibroids(non-cancerous tumours) Adenomyosis or thickening of uterine walls Chronic pelvic pain Endometriosis Uterine prolapse- a condition in which the uterus slips from its position towards the vaginal canal Cancer in the uterus, cervix, or ovaries.
