Uterine Fibroid
Uterine fibroids are benign uterine tumors of smooth muscle origin.
SX â Bleeding, hypermenorrhea,menorrhagia or menometrorrhagia.
Next Steps
DX â ⢠Pelvic Ultrasound, BHCG, CBC
Health Tips
TX â ⢠GnRH analogs/LHRH agonists are commonly given before surgery to shrink fibroid tissues (eg, leuprolide). Surgery: ⢠Myomectomy (to preserve fertility) or hysterectomy for symptomatic fibroids ⢠Uterine artery embolization