Reproductive Health

[Ayoola]

What causes fibroids? How can it's growth be stopped? Besides surgery, how else can one get rid of fibroids? My Doctor says I have fibroids the size of a 4-month old pregnancy. Please help. Thank you.

Another question: How best can one get rid of pubic area itching. I have used mycoten cream, but it only gives temporary relief. Thanks again.


This discussion is related to ITCHING IN PUBIC AREA.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Fibroids are benign tumors which grow from the muscle layers of the uterus. They are the most common benign neoplasm in females. Fibroids are stimulated by the hormone estrogen, produced naturally in your body.

Uterine fibroids often do not require treatment, but when they are problematic, they may be treated surgically or with medication — possible interventions include a hysterectomy, hormonal therapy, a myomectomy, or uterine artery embolization.

Uterine fibroids shrink dramatically in size after a woman passes through menopause.

First line medical treatment may involve oral contraceptive pills, either combination pills or progestin-only, in an effort to manage symptoms. If unsuccessful, further medical therapy involves the use of medication to reduce estrogens in an attempt to create a medical menopause-like situation.

You could read more about the condition at the following link-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibroids

The following factors have been associated with the growth of fibroids:
Being overweight, obesity, Never having given birth to a child (called nulliparity), Onset of your period prior to age 10.

Let us know if you need any more information.

Regards.