Notes in 05_Fibroids

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Fibroids}} are {{c2::benign tumours of the smooth muscle of the myometrium, also known as uterine leiomyomas, affecting 1 in 5 women, they are o…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Fibroids}} {{c1::Menorrhagia}} {{c1::Dysmenorrhoea}} {{c1::Intermenstrual bleeding}} {{c1::Dyspareunia}} {{c1::Pressure symptoms…
Published	02/10/2024	Risk Factors of Fibroids {{c1::Nulliparity}} {{c1::Obesity}} {{c1::Family history}} {{c1::African ethnicity}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Transvaginal ultrasound}} is an investigation that confirms the presence of Fibroids
Published	02/10/2024	An abdominal and vaginal examination of Fibroid uterus may show a {{c1::bulky/asymmetrical uterus}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Levonorgestrel IUS (i.e. Mirena)}} is the preferred treatment to control heavy menstrual bleeding secondary to Fibroids
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::GnRH analogues}} are medications that can be used to shrink Fibroids over a maximum period of 6 months
Published	02/10/2024	Non-Hormonal Options for Management of Fibroids {{c1::Mefenamic acid}}; prostaglandin inhibitor helps reduce blood loss and pain {{c1::Tranexamic acid…
Published	02/10/2024	Large fibroids with a desire for fertility preservation can be surgically treated by {{c1::Embolisation}} or {{c1::Myomectomy}}
Published	02/10/2024	Large fibroids with no desire for fertility preservation can be surgically treated by a {{c1::Hysterectomy}}
Published	02/10/2024	Submucosal fibroids can be surgically treated by a {{c1::Hysteroscopic resection}}
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