Service
Fibroids Specialists
Definition
What are fibroids?
Uterine fibroids develop out of muscle tissue in your uterus. Fibroids are quite common during your childbearing years and usually aren’t cancerous. The growths vary in size, from pea-sized to the size of a grapefruit, although most aren’t that large. You may have just a single uterine fibroid or several at one time.
In the majority of cases, uterine fibroids produce little to no symptoms. However, fibroids can also cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as abnormal bleeding and other side effects.
Artemis Menstrual Health and Gynecology is WNY’s only office offering in-office procedures, with anesthesia.
How are fibroids diagnosed?
Your practitioner at Artemis Menstrual Health and Gynecology looks for the presence of fibroids with a pelvic exam or an ultrasound, which generates images of your uterus and other organs. Artemis Menstrual Health and Gynecology offers ultrasound services on-site. Sometimes your practitioner suggests a more powerful method, such as hysteroscopy.
What is hysteroscopy?
Hysteroscopy is a simple procedure to view the inside of the uterine cavity. It involves using a thin fibrooptic telescope with a camera attatchment and distending the uterine cavity with saline. It can be done to make a diagnosis (diagnostic) or to remove fibroids or polyps in the cavity (operative). This procedure can be used to both detect uterine fibroids and to treat them.
What are the signs of fibroids?
You might notice one or more of the following symptoms with a uterine fibroid:
Longer than normal periods
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Pelvic pain
Painful intercourse
Menstrual cramps
What are my other treatment options for fibroids?
In other cases, the team at the Artemis Menstrual Health and Gynecology office recommends hormonal birth control methods or a hormonal IUD to help minimize the symptoms of uterine fibroids. For example, a hormonal IUD can reduce heavy bleeding. However, it doesn’t remove the fibroids.
For high-quality, personalized care for fibroids, rely on the team at the Artemis Menstrual Health and Gynecology office. Call the office or request a consultation online today.
Fibroids may affect your fertility, making it more challenging for you to conceive or remain pregnant. If you suspect you have a uterine fibroid, contact the team at Artemis Menstrual Health and Gynecology for an evaluation.