fibromatosis of the uterus - the initial stage of development fibroids, Is a state of the replacement of muscle tissue sections of connective tissue with impaired function of the uterus. In step fibromatosis are no nodes per se, but produces some increase in size of the uterus.
As a result of the formation of the special conditions and circumstances fibromatosis is transformed into a state of benign tumors - Uterine fibroids.
Causes
The exact cause of uterine fibromatosis have been identified so far, generally considered age and hormonal changes. But among all the causes and contributing factors highlighted some that have the greatest impact:
- violation of the hormonal balance of the female body, menstrual irregularities,
- inflammation in the genital area,
- frequent abortion and diagnostic curettage, carrying out various kinds of pharmacological manipulations,
- genetic predisposition, especially in the female line,
- inadequate and poor nutrition, poor environment,
- stress and bad habits,
- overweight and obesity,
- various somatic diseases, somehow violates the reproductive function.
Kinds
uterine fibromatosis is conventionally divided into two types:
- diffuse or distributed,
- node (usually areas shaping the future of the fibroids). Nodular fibromatosis usually subserous when units begin rati towards the abdomen, under the uterus, and submucous, grows toward the endometrium.
Symptoms of uterine fibromatosis
Due to the small size of fibromatosis symptoms in the early stages of development, it is very difficult to notice. It is usually detected at the stage of formation of fibroids various sizes. Then, the clinical manifestations are amplified, may appear quite bright and varied, and the diagnosis is not so difficult.
Uterine fibromatosis may experience pulling and aching pain in the abdomen or in the lumbar region, and the formation of submucosal knots of pain and cramping can be. For fibromatosis characteristic can be menstrual disorders with an elongation time of menstruation, a large volume of blood loss, appearance of "spotting" between periods.
When uterine fibromatosis menstruation may become painful, Progressing in severity.
During sexual intercourse can occur discomfort and pain (dyspareunia).
Because of the elevated blood loss during menstruation can occur manifestations anemia with signs of trophic disorders - dry skin, brittle nails and hair.
In severe cases there may be problems with the pelvic organs with urinary incontinence or constipated.
uterine fibromatosis strongly affects the course of pregnancy - can be miscarriage, Miscarriages, or infertility signs of progress. When you save the pregnancy, it will be severe, with possible complications during childbirth.
Diagnostics
Basis of diagnosis - examination on the couch, an ultrasound, as well as hysteroscopy, laparoscopy and the study of hormonal status of women.
We need to differentiate malignant processes of the uterus and hearths endometriosis.
Treatment of uterine fibromatosis
Treatment of uterine fibromatosis engaged gynecologists.
Type of treatment depends on the symptoms. If a woman has no complaints, no treatment, just regular checkups every three to six months.
Requires a course of multivitamins and antioxidants, prohibited use of sauna and baths, tanning in a solarium and on the beach. Useful herbal treatments and juice rate of 10 days per month - for 3-6 months.
When hormonal imbalance shows hormonal drugs, they retard the growth of fibromatous lesions and formation of knots. If the nodes are large, and there is no effect of therapy, recourse to surgery.
Complications and prognosis
The main problems - anemia, and reproductive disorders. The prognosis for a timely start of treatment favorable. Height units can be prevented.
