Fibroid Treatment in Mumbai
Fibroid treatment isn’t just about managing a issue—it’s a journey toward reclaiming your health, well-being, and quality of life. It offers relief from the discomfort and challenges caused by fibroids, giving you the freedom to live fully again.
Discover how Rotunda CHR can help you regain control of your health with our advanced and personalized fibroid treatment in Mumbai, tailored to your needs. Let us support you on the path to better health and comfort.
What are Uterine Fibroids?
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in the muscular wall of the uterus.
Fibroids are made of smooth muscle and connective tissue and can vary in size, shape, and location within the uterus.
While some women may never experience symptoms, others may face a variety of challenges depending on the size and position of the fibroids.
Why Do Uterine Fibroids Develop?
The exact cause of fibroids is unclear, but several factors contribute to their development:
- Hormonal changes, particularly estrogen and progesterone, stimulate fibroid growth.
- Genetic factors may also play a role, as fibroids often run in families.
- A family history of fibroids increases the risk of developing fibroids, as certain genetic changes can make women more prone.
- Age is more common in women between the ages of 30 to 50.
Other risk factors include obesity, early menstruation, and dietary influences that can lead to the growth of fibroids in the uterine wall.
What are the Types of Uterine Fibroids?
Intramural Fibroids:
These are the most common fibroids, growing within the muscular wall of the uterus. They can cause the uterus to expand and cause symptoms like pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and pressure on the nearby organs.
Subserosal Fibroids:
They develop on the outer wall of the uterus and can become quite large. They often cause pressure-related symptoms on nearby organs, leading to discomfort or pain.
Submucosal Fibroids:
Located just beneath the lining of the uterine cavity, these fibroids can cause heavy menstrual bleeding and fertility problems.
Pedunculated Fibroids:
They are attached to the uterus by a stalk, either outside the uterus (subserosal pedunculated) or inside the uterine cavity (submucosal pedunculated). If the stalk twists, it can cause severe pain.
What are the Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids?
Uterine fibroids can cause various symptoms, which may often depend on their size, number, and location.
Common symptoms of fibroid uterus include:
- Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding
- Pelvic pain or pressure
- Frequent or difficult urination
- Difficulty emptying the bladder
- Changes in menstrual cycle
- Constipation or bloating
- Back or leg pain
- Impact on fertility
How are Uterine Fibroids Diagnosed?
Uterine fibroids can be diagnosed using several methods like:
- A pelvic examination to feel for any irregularities in the uterus or ovaries
- A transvaginal ultrasound to provide clear images of the uterus.
- MRI provides a clear picture of the size and number of the fibroids.
- Hysteroscopy, involves inserting a thin, lighted tube into the uterus, allowing for direct visualization of the uterine cavity.
- Sonohysterography, in which fluid is put into the uterus through the cervix during the ultrasound to get a better view of submucosal fibroids.
- CT scans may be performed in certain cases to get a detailed view of the pelvic organs.
After diagnosis, our fibroid specialist in Mumbai will discuss treatment options based on the size, location, and symptoms associated with the fibroids.
What are Different Options for Uterine Fibroid Treatment in Mumbai?
At Rotunda CHR, we offer various advanced uterine fibroid treatments, ranging from non-invasive therapies to surgical interventions.
Medications
Medications such as fibroid therapy may reduce the heavy bleeding and painful periods associated with fibroids.
- Birth Control Pills: Helps control heavy bleeding and painful periods but doesn’t reduce fibroid size.
- Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): Relieves pain but does not address bleeding or shrink fibroids.
- Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Agonists: These drugs temporarily stop the menstrual cycle and can shrink fibroids. Due to their side effects, they’re used short-term (less than 6 months), and fibroids usually return to their original size after stopping.
- Progestin-releasing Intrauterine Device (IUD): Suitable for women with fibroids that do not distort the uterus, IUDs reduce heavy and painful bleeding but don’t treat the fibroids themselves.
- Orally administered medications that shrink fibroids like ulipristal given over a long term
Minimal Invasive Procedures
- MRI-guided Focused Ultrasound: A non-invasive procedure that uses ultrasound waves to target and destroy fibroids with the help of MRI imaging.
- Uterine Fibroid Embolisation (UFE): A non-surgical procedure that effectively shrinks fibroids by blocking their blood supply. It is a safe and effective procedure that uses small particles to block the arteries, supplying blood to the fibroids and providing long-term relief from fibroid symptoms.
Uterine Fibroid Surgery
- Myomectomy: A surgical option to remove fibroids while preserving the uterus. This can be done either abdominal (for larger or multiple fibroids) or laparoscopy (minimally invasive surgery). The choice of the surgery depends on factors such as the size, location, and number of fibroids. While fibroids don’t regrow, new ones may develop, requiring further treatment.
- Hysterectomy: Complete removal of the uterus, typically for women with large fibroids or when other treatments have failed. After a hysterectomy, pregnancy is no longer possible.
Visit Rotunda CHR for Fibroid Treatment in Mumbai
Whether you need medical management, non-invasive procedures, or surgery, choosing a clinic with expertise and experience in providing advanced care is essential.
At Rotunda CHR, we are dedicated to helping you find the best solution for your fibroid treatment in Mumbai. Our team is here to answer all your questions, provide support, and ensure your comfort throughout the process. Established in 2000, we proudly offer cutting-edge medical care in a compassionate environment that promotes the best possible outcomes.
