Ibuprofen, paracetamol (acetaminophen), iron supplements, gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist[1]
Prognosis
Improve after menopause[1]
Frequency
~50% of women by age 50[1]
Uterine fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyomas or fibroids, are benign smooth muscle tumors of the uterus, part of the female reproductive system.[1] Some women with fibroids have no symptoms while others may have painful or heavy periods.[1] If large enough, they may push on the bladder, causing a frequent need to urinate.[1] They may also cause pain during penetrative sex or lower back pain.[1][3] A woman can have one uterine fibroid or many.[1] It is uncommon but possible that fibroids may make it difficult to become pregnant.[1]
The exact cause of uterine fibroids is unclear.[1] However, fibroids run in families and appear to be partly determined by hormone levels.[1] Risk factors include obesity and eating red meat.[1] Diagnosis can be performed by pelvic examination or medical imaging.[1]
Treatment is typically not needed if there are no symptoms.[1] NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, may help with pain and bleeding while paracetamol (acetaminophen) may help with pain.[1][4] Iron supplements may be needed in those with heavy periods.[1] Medications of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist class may decrease the size of the fibroids but are expensive and associated with side effects.[1] If greater symptoms are present, surgery to remove the fibroid or uterus may help.[1] Uterine artery embolization may also help.[1] Cancerous versions of fibroids are very rare and are known as leiomyosarcomas.[1] They do not appear to develop from benign fibroids.[1]
About 20% to 80% of women develop fibroids by the age of 50.[1] In 2013, it was estimated that 171 million women were affected worldwide.[5] They are typically found during the middle and later reproductive years.[1] After menopause, they usually decrease in size.[1] In the United States, uterine fibroids are a common reason for surgical removal of the uterus.[6]
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