Uterine Fibroids
Also called: Uterine leiomyomata Uterine fibroids are the most common non-cancerous tumors in women of childbearing age. Fibroids are made of muscle cells and other tissues that grow in and around the wall of the uterus, or womb. The cause of fibroids is unknown. more...
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in our family we have a kidney defect, it causes back up of urine in the bladder, I'm not sure what is done for this, but I know they had to fix my cousins problem with an operation to his kidney something about the way it emptied into the bladder is this more common in men or woman? and do I need to see a urologist? for this problems since it has seemed to cause me a lot of flank pain lately. due to urine back up...I see my doctor soon.
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What is Uterine Fibroids?
Also called: Uterine leiomyomata
Uterine fibroids are the most common non-cancerous tumors in women of childbearing age. Fibroids are made of muscle cells and other tissues that grow in and around the wall of the uterus, or womb. The cause of fibroids is unknown. Risk factors include being African-American or being overweight. Many women with uterine fibroids have no symptoms. If you have symptoms, they may include Heavy or painful periods or bleeding between periods Feeling "full" in the lower abdomen Urinating often Pain during sex Lower back pain Reproductive problems, such as infertility, multiple miscarriages or early labor Most women with fibroids can get pregnant naturally. For those who cannot, infertility treatments may help. Treatment for uterine fibroids includes medicines that can slow or stop their growth, or surgery. If you have no symptoms, you may not even need treatment.
