Fibroid uterus is the presence of noncancerous fibrous growth in the uterus. This growth can be as small as a seed or can be big enough to alter the size of the uterus. It results in symptoms like heavy menstrual bleeding, constipation, pelvic pain, backaches, and frequent urination.
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I am diagnosed with PCOS and fibroids. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 37 years old with two kids. I am 136 lbs and 5 feet 4 inches tall. Nine months back, I had a transabdominal USG which showed polycystic ovaries (right ovary 11 mm and left ovary 7 mm). I always have periods of 2 to 3 days with cycle ranging from 30 to 40 days. I do not have heavy ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As your periods are regular and there is no other period-related issue, there is nothing to worry about. Just an accidental finding of a fibroid and such tiny size is no worry a... Read Full »
My reports suggests intramural uterine fibroids. Kindly advice.
Query: Hello doctor, Multiple intramural uterine fibroids 30, 20,12 and small interior wall 30, 25, 12 mm posterior wall. Right ovary 37*33*12’mm volume 8.2cc. Left ovary 38*25*15 mm irregular cyst. Kindly advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and reports. The size of the fibroid is very small and negligible, and there is nothing to worry about. Please repeat the scan after three months to know if there is any change in the size. However, if you have a doubt, then get back to... Read Full »
I am a 30-year-old unmarried woman having two large fibroids in my uterus. Should I get it removed?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old unmarried woman seeking advice regarding a recent lower abdominal pain experienced on the right side. This sharp pain persisted throughout the day, intermittently coming and going. While I have experienced similar pains in the past, this episode was particularly seve... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Based on the information you provided and the images attached (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity), it seems that you have a sizable fibroid measuring 12.7 x 8.5 cm, which is indeed quite large and may... Read Full »
My ultrasound report suggested a single fibroid. Can I have leiomyosarcoma?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 45 years old and I have a fibroid. I did an ultrasound last week. It looks like an interior fibroid and it started to degenerate. I have this issue for a couple of years. My doctor suggests me to do a biopsy to rule out leiomyosarcoma. I have attached the ultrasound report. My ultraso... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Though there are rare chances to have leiomyosarcoma, it is always better to get checked once by the gynecologist. The degenerative changes and increase in the size of the tumor arise as suspicions. Though it could be a simple degenerative fibroid, it should be examined... Read Full »