With aging come problems. There are millions of women all over the world who are suffering from the problem of uterine fibroids symptoms however are not even aware of the same. Although these are non-cancerous, they can be extremely troublesome. No exact reason is known for the growth of these fibroids. Abnormalities in the vascular system, changes in growth factor that is protein formed in human body that direct the rates and extension if cell proliferation and response of tissues to the injury are considered to be the prime factors that to the development of fibroids. Women who have suffered these fibroids are well-aware of the problems that arise in their life affecting day to day activities.
Yet another common cause for developing these tumours is the family history. In many cases, it has been found that women in same family have developed the condition. Another factor that plays a vital role is the race. Going by what studies have to suggest, African women are more prone to develop the condition than women belonging to other races. Studies also suggest that women in Africa develop fibroids relatively at a younger age. In some cases, women as young as 20 years of age developed the fibroids in comparison to Caucasian women who develop fibroids in their 30's and 40's.
Consumption of oral contraceptives and pregnancy reduces the chances of developing fibroids. Although these are not found in girls who have not reached the age of puberty, these are not found in adolescent girls. Other causes of fibroids that researchers have ascertained with the risk of developing fibroid tumours are high intake of alcohol, having menstrual period before the age of 10, elevated blood pressure and uterine infections.
In many cases, it has been found that estrogen stimulates the fibroids growth. Thirty percent of the fibroids enlarge during the first trimester of pregnancy however shrink post delivery. In most of the cases, fibroids shrink after menopause; however remember that postmenopausal hormone therapy might persist the symptoms.
As far as fibroids symptoms are considered, most of the women experience none. When tumours interfere with the flow of blood or are near the lining of the uterine, they might lead to heavy bleeding, spotting between periods, prolonged and painful periods. Deteriorating fibroids often lead to localized pain. Symptoms also vary from size of the tumour and location of the same. Larger fibroids can lead to pressure on the rectum with severe pain at the time of defecation, pelvic pain, pressure and severe pressure on the bladder with obstructed or frequent feeling of urination. Excess of bleeding can lead to the condition of anaemia in women so make sure you get the treatment rightly.
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Yet another common cause for developing these tumours is the family history. In many cases, it has been found that women in same family have developed the condition. Another factor that plays a vital role is the race. Going by what studies have to suggest, African women are more prone to develop the condition than women belonging to other races. Studies also suggest that women in Africa develop fibroids relatively at a younger age. In some cases, women as young as 20 years of age developed the fibroids in comparison to Caucasian women who develop fibroids in their 30's and 40's.
Consumption of oral contraceptives and pregnancy reduces the chances of developing fibroids. Although these are not found in girls who have not reached the age of puberty, these are not found in adolescent girls. Other causes of fibroids that researchers have ascertained with the risk of developing fibroid tumours are high intake of alcohol, having menstrual period before the age of 10, elevated blood pressure and uterine infections.
In many cases, it has been found that estrogen stimulates the fibroids growth. Thirty percent of the fibroids enlarge during the first trimester of pregnancy however shrink post delivery. In most of the cases, fibroids shrink after menopause; however remember that postmenopausal hormone therapy might persist the symptoms.
As far as fibroids symptoms are considered, most of the women experience none. When tumours interfere with the flow of blood or are near the lining of the uterine, they might lead to heavy bleeding, spotting between periods, prolonged and painful periods. Deteriorating fibroids often lead to localized pain. Symptoms also vary from size of the tumour and location of the same. Larger fibroids can lead to pressure on the rectum with severe pain at the time of defecation, pelvic pain, pressure and severe pressure on the bladder with obstructed or frequent feeling of urination. Excess of bleeding can lead to the condition of anaemia in women so make sure you get the treatment rightly.
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