Getting the Right Fibroid treatment for Patients

Fibroid is a type of tumor which grows inside the uterus. Fibroid is the cause of many painful complications. A patient can develop feeling of pain during defecation, backache, abdominal discomfort, heavy periods and anemia among other symptoms. Patients facing this condition should consider immediate fibroid treatment.

Usage of anti-inflammatory drugs is seen in many cases. These drugs should be used in the time of menstrual period. Some of the anti-inflammatory drugs like mefanamic and ibuprofen help in reducing production of prostaglandins in the body. These hormones are the cause of excessive bleeding during periods. These drugs do not lead to infertility and can be used as painkillers.

Gonadotropin released hormone agonist is injected inside the body which makes a woman produce less amount of estrogen. This is the process where less production of estrogen helps in the reduction of uterus fibroids. This process assures that there will be no fertility issues after a patient stops taking this treatment. GnRHA prevents the menstrual cycle from running. This menopause like condition may lead side-effects leading from flashes to vaginal dryness. GnRHA can be used before surgery to reduce the size of the fibroids.

Some patients go under hysterectomy to get relief of painful condition like fibroids. It is process of completely removing the uterus from the body. When the condition of the patient worsens after heavy bleeding or enlargement of fibroids, hysterectomy is the last resort. It requires a précised and dedicated operation to become successful. It is also practiced to prevent reappearance of fibroids. The side effects of hysterectomy may cause losing libido and early menopause and infertility.

Some patients undergo myomectomy, which means fibroid removal by surgical means. Those patients who want get pregnant opt for this surgery. But the procedure may not cure multiple fibroids or enlarged uterus tumor.

 © Santanu Changmai