Myoma of the uterus is a benign tumor that develops from the muscular tissue of the uterus. Myoma is a fairly common gynecological disease, the frequency of occurrence of which reaches 45% by 35 years. Due to the severe environmental situation lately, uterine fibroids are diagnosed at a younger age.
According to the results of ultrasound diagnosis, a gynecologist can follow the dynamics of the growth of the uterus. The growing uterine myoma requires a more attentive attitude towards a woman's health on the part of the doctor.
Which fibroid is considered large?
In the case of a woman diagnosed with a multiple uterine myoma , it is reasonable to ask her what sizes of fibroids are considered large.
Myoma of the uterus is considered large, if it reaches the size of 14 weeks of pregnancy. The uterine base can be defined at the navel level. Such an increase in the size of fibroids requires immediate surgical intervention, since such large sizes squeeze neighboring internal organs and disrupt their functioning. So, the following symptoms can be noted:
- frequent urination and urge to it;
- violation of the act of defecation;
- development of hydronephrosis.
In rare cases, the menstrual cycle may be disturbed and the ability of the myometrium to contract. Women can observe heavy bleeding.
Like any tumor, uterine fibroids have the property of growing. It is known that uterine fibroids can reach very large sizes: a diameter of more than 40 cm and a weight of up to 5 kg.
At large quantitative indices of fibroid there may be secondary disorders:
- hydroureter (urine accumulation in the ureter);
- hydronephrosis (enlargement of the renal cavity);
- the appearance of signs of an acute abdomen;
- change in blood (leukocytosis with a shift to the left).
In the case of a woman with large myomatous nodes, it is important to carry out a thorough diagnosis of cancer markers with a view to eliminating the risk of developing cancer.
How quickly grows uterine fibroids?
If a woman has fast growing fibroids, then often enough, menorrhagia (profuse menstruation) may develop. Rapid growth of myomatous nodes may be accompanied by anemia, hyperplastic processes occurring in the endometrium. In this case, complete removal of the uterus is indicated.
There are a number of factors that contribute to the growth of uterine fibroids:
- a large number of abortions in a woman's history;
- a woman who has reached the age of 30 does not have childbirth and lactation;
- chronic gynecological diseases (inflammation of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, ovarian cyst);
- prolonged exposure of a woman under the influence of ultraviolet rays;
- taking hormonal drugs for a long time.
Treatment of uterine myoma in large sizes
If a woman is diagnosed with "uterine fibroids of large size", then in most cases an operation is indicated. Removal of large fibroids most often occurs by the method of laparoscopy, laparotomy or hysteroscopy.
Myomectomy - removal of part of the uterus with the node itself.
Hysterectomy is the complete removal of the uterus. The most serious consequences are the hormonal failure in the body of a woman.
Embolization of the uterine artery (EMA) - blocking the access of blood to the nodes of the uterus, as a result of which they begin to decrease in size.
As an auxiliary method of treating uterine fibroids, it is possible to resort to the method of hirudotherapy - treatment with leeches. They are able to reduce stagnation of small pelvic vessels and normalize the hormonal balance of a woman.
What if myoma grows?
Myoma large size can be adjusted by herbal treatment:
As a means of phytotherapy, douches, tampons and poultices are most in demand.
It is important for a woman to maintain a balanced diet and to observe sleep and rest.
Despite the fact that uterine myoma is a benign tumor, it has the property of growing and transforming into a malignant form. Therefore, the treatment started in time will allow a woman to maintain her health.