What are the Risk factors? There are few known risk factors for uterine fibroids, other than being a woman of reproductive age. Other factors that can have an impact on fibroid development include: Heredity-If your mother or sister had fibroids, you're at increased risk of developing them. Race-Black women are more likely to have fibroids than women of other racial groups. Environmental factors- Onset of menstruation at an early age; use of birth control; obesity; a vitamin D deficiency; having a diet higher in red meat and lower in green vegetables, fruit and dairy; and drinking alcohol, including beer, appear to increase your risk of developing fibroids. What happens with fibroids in pregnancy? it's possible that fibroids - especially submucosal fibroids - could cause infertility or pregnancy loss. Fibroids may also raise the risk of certain pregnancy complications, such as placental abruption, fetal growth restriction and preterm delivery. How is it diagnosed ? Uterine fibroids are frequently found incidentally during a routine pelvic exam. Your doctor may feel irregularities in the shape of your uterus, suggesting the presence of fibroids. If you have symptoms of uterine fibroids, you doctor may . advise - Ultrasound-It uses sound waves to get a picture of your uterus to confirm the diagnosis and to map and measure fibroids. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-This imaging test can show the size and location of fibroids, identify different types of tumors and help determine appropriate treatment options. Hysterosonography - also called a saline infusion sonogram, uses sterile saline to expand the uterine cavity, making it easier to get images of submucosal fibroids and the endometrium. Hysteroscopy - In submucous fibroid, your doctor inserts a small, lighted telescope called a hysteroscope through your cervix into your uterus. Your doctor then injects saline into your uterus, expanding the uterine cavity and allowing your doctor to examine the walls of your uterus and the openings of your fallopian tubes. Altius Hospital # 6/63, 59th Cross, 4th Block, Rajajinagar Entrance, Opp. MEI Polytechnic, Near Ram Mandir, Bangalore - 560 010 Karnataka State, INDIA. Phone:+91 80 23151873    +91 9900031842 Fax: +91 8023116750 Email: altiushospital@yahoo.com     endoram2006@yahoo.in Website:http://www.altiushospital.com/ Â
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