Fibroids are growths of tissue that normally found in the wall of the uterus or womb. They are made of a mixture of muscle tissue from the uterus and threads of connective tissue fibers. They are among the most common tumors in women. These growths are not associated with cancer. The medical name for a fibroid is leiomyoma, myoma, and leiomyomas. They are one of the most common tumors in women during their reproductive years. Up to three of every four women with fibroids, but most are unaware of them. Your doctor may discover that incidentally during a pelvic exam or prenatal ultrasound. Fibroids cause symptoms for about one in four women, most often within 30 or 40 years. But surprisingly they are the most common cause of hysterectomy, accounting for between 20% and 77% of all hysterectomies. Uterine fibroids arise from smooth muscle cells of the myometrium. A single cell reproduces repeatedly, eventually creating a pale, firm, rubbery mass distinct from the surrounding tissues. Fibroids range in size from seedlings, undetectable by the human eye, to bulky masses that can distort and enlarge the uterus. They can be single or multiple, in extreme cases, the expansion of the uterus so it reaches the rib cage.Types fibroids: Fibroids names reflect their orientation to the uterine wall. Basically, fibroids can be classified into four types. They are: intracavitary myomas "These fibroids are present within the uterine cavity. Usually cause bleeding between periods and often cause severe cramping. Submucous myomas "They are present partly in the cavity and partially in the uterine wall. They may also cause heavy menstrual periods and bleeding between periods. Intramural fibroids "These are fibroids in the uterine wall, and can vary in size from microscopic to larger than a grapefruit. Many of these do not cause problems unless they are very large. There are a number of alternatives for treating these, but often do not need any treatment. Subserous myomas "They are on the outer wall of the uterus. A fibroid can even be connected to the uterus by a stalk. These do not need treatment unless they grow large, but can go awry and cause painFor information laparoscopic myomectomy in the treatment of fibroids, please visit: www.aasthahealthcare.com/LaparoscopicMyomectomyFibroidsTreatment.htm br br
