Operation to remove uterine fibroids, testimony

Myoma of the uterus is a gynecological disease. Faced with such a problem as uterine fibroids, a woman should be sufficiently informed.

Myoma is a non-malignant tumor, the localization of which occurs in the muscular tissue of the uterus.

Its size can be from 1-2 mm to tens of centimeters. Usually in gynecology, the size of fibroids is determined in weeks, as in pregnancy. At large sizes, an operation is performed to remove the uterine myoma.

Its development is slow, and therefore for a long time can not cause any inconvenience. But nevertheless sometimes growth of a myoma can occur or happen in prompt rate. In the uterus can be located as one formation, so several.

Myoma nodes are divided into several types:

The subserous myoma is located in the outer part of the uterus, and the germination occurs outside. This kind of fibroid basically does not manifest itself at all, only it can cause some inconvenience.

Intramural myoma is formed inside the muscles of the uterus, due to which it increases. This species is the most common. Her appearance leads to a malfunction of menstruation, and periodic pains appear in the lower segment of the abdomen.

Submucous myoma grows deep in the mucous membrane of the uterus. With the growth of her marked symptoms.

Interstitial myoma is located inside the muscles of the uterus. With rapid growth of the tumor there are painful sensations. Has negative effects on nearby organs.

Myoma of the cervix is a rare case, with the tumor localized directly in the muscle of the cervix.

Treatment. When a tumor is detected, surgery and non-surgical treatment are distinguished . The method of treatment depends on the size of the myoma, the age of the woman.

Non-surgical treatment of uterine fibroids is performed if the tumor size does not exceed 12 weeks. Also, if there is no clearly expressed picture, there is a slow growth of fibroids.

In what cases is an emergency surgery necessary to remove the uterine myoma? It can only be told by a doctor.

Operative treatment of uterine fibroids can be performed with the help of laparoscopy. The plus of this type of operation is that the procedure is performed through several small incisions, which to a lesser extent injures the woman's body.

Myomectomy is an operation to remove the uterine fibroids, while the uterus remains intact.

Laparotomic myomectomy. In this case, an operation is performed to remove the uterine myoma through a small incision on the abdominal wall. This kind of operation is preferable only.

When treating fibroids, the main question that the patient asks about is whether the organ will survive during surgery, that is, the uterus itself. In this situation, it is better to keep it, as there are statistics about worsening of the ovaries, as well as an increased risk of heart attack.

If the patient wishes, and also considering her age, removal of the reproductive organ is possible.

In no case be delayed with treatment, especially with the active growth of fibroids, so you should consult a qualified doctor who will prescribe the examination, and will select the necessary treatment.