By Dr Ariana Martins
Sep 26, 2015
Uterine fibroids are tumors commonly found in the uterus of a woman. Most women having uterine fibroids are not even aware of the same and can carry on with their daily routine without feeling any kind of pain or discomfort. However, it can be daunting for some when they find out about the presence of these fibroids in the uterus especially if you are trying to conceive a child.
Those diagnosed with having uterine fibroids should not be worried and just awareness is basically the first and key step in dealing with this condition. Some of the important facts you should know when dealing with fibroids are as follows:
1) Uterine fibroids are benign in nature. What this means is that they do not cause any adverse health conditions in most women. Typically these fibroids appear from the age of 20 to around 40 and they may shrink on their own after menopause. As mentioned above, most women carrying these fibroids are not even aware of it and do not feel any kind of discomfort. …show more content…
This happens because as the fibroids grow, they start bending or altering the shape of other organs around it. Obviously being present in the uterus, the first organ that gets affected is the natural shape of the uterus. Blocked fallopian tubes are another problem faced by growing fibroids and it ends up creating an irregular menstrual cycle for women. With the uterus and fallopian tubes affected, the final result is infertility as a woman would face uncertainty and difficulties in conceiving a