Submucous fibroids are a type of benign (noncancerous) tumor that grows in the innermost wall of the uterus (the endometrium). They are also known as intramural fibroids. It can range in size from very small (less than 1 cm in diameter) to large (more than 5 cm in diameter). Some of them can grow so large that they distort and enlarge the uterus.
These are classified according to their location within the uterine wall: intramural, subserosal, or pedunculated. Intramural fibroids grow within the muscular layer of the uterine wall while subserosal fibroids grow on the outer surface of the uterine wall. Pedunculated fibroids grow on stalks attached to the inner or outer surface of the uterine wall.
Symptoms of Submucous Fibroids
Generally, these uterine fibroids are asymptomatic so most of the ladies are unaware but here are some symptoms may women experience if she has a submucous fibroid.
- Heavy Pain and aching in the lower back or abdomen.
- Heavy Pain during Sex.
- Experience frequent and difficult Urination.
- Difficult bowel Movement or Constipation.
- Inability to be pregnant (Infertility) in case of big-size fibroids in women.
When to get an appointment with Doctor
Book an appointment and visit your doctor if you have
- Prolonged, heavy, and painful mensuration.
- Hard to empty your bowels.
- Anemic nature(Low RBC count).
- Pelvic pain persists for a long time.
Diagnosis of Submucosal fibroids in Uterus
There are many ways to diagnose this fibroid which are as follow
- Routine pelvic checkup.
- Ultrasonography
- X-ray test(Hysterosalpingography)
- Sonohysterography(In this test fluid is put into the uterus through the cervix and then used ultrasonography to show inside the uterus
- MRI and CT may be needed(rarely)
Best Treatments for Submucous Fibroids in Mumbai
Fibroids are noncancerous growths that originate from the uterine muscle. Depending on the location of the fibroids the presentation varies for example a fibroid within the cavity will present with heavy bleeding or intermenstrual bleeding or infertility. This variety of fibroids is easily treated with minimal access surgery by a hysteroscopic fibroid resection.
This procedure involves surgery with minimal access through the cervix. The fibroid is shredded into small pieces and then retrieved through the cervix. This is performed in the operation theatre under general anesthesia. The patient can be discharged within a day and is relatively painless.
Postoperatively the patient will have pinkish or blood-stained discharge. She can plan a pregnancy post-surgery within 2 months. Once treated she has to follow up with an annual ultrasound. Contact Dr. Ranjana Dhanu to get the best treatment for submucous fibroids in Mumbai.
