Types of Fibroids
Fibroid Diagnostic Experts
Fibroids are a common condition afflicting women throughout their lives. While many women are aware they may have fibroids, few understand that these masses differ in shape, size, and location. These factors can have an impact on your day-to-day life, so it’s best to understand how your specific fibroid condition is affecting you. At Fibroid Care, we pride ourselves on offering excellent patient education and giving clear answers to our patients’ questions. We can diagnose whether fibroids are impacting your health and offer excellent options for treatment. We have years of experience helping women in Katy, TX, and throughout the Houston Metropolitan area recover from their fibroids, and we’re here for you when you need us.
Intramural Fibroids
Intramural fibroids are the most common type of fibroid experienced by women. These tumors embed themselves in the muscular lining of the womb and may cause heavy, painful periods, anemia, lower back or leg pain, and constipation, among other issues. Intramural fibroids can also expand to other areas of the uterus or just outside of the uterus. This condition can make your uterus feel larger than normal and prolong your menstrual cycle. They can also cause frequent urination and the feeling of pressure on your uterus. Don’t let intramural fibroids limit your ability to live an active and normal lifestyle! Call the clinical team at Fibroid Care; we offer effective non-surgical treatments that will eliminate your fibroids and restore your peace of mind.
Subserosal Fibroids
Subserosal fibroids can develop on the outer uterine wall. This type of tumor can grow outward and increase in size. Unfortunately, this growth will often put additional pressure on the surrounding organs, causing abnormal or excessive menstrual bleeding or interfering with a women’s typical menstrual flow. These fibroid tumors can also cause pelvic pain and pressure. Depending on the severity and the location of the fibroids other complications may occur, as well. When it comes to treating subserosal fibroids, we’re Katy, TX’s best option. Our team of physicians has years of experience with fibroid treatment, and we’ll ensure your health, safety, and comfort stay intact during the procedure. Contact us now for more information.
Submucosal, Pedunculated, and Cervical Fibroids
Fibroids can impact almost any area of the uterus. Less-common fibroids include the submucosal type, a fibroid that can develop just under the lining of your uterine cavity. As it grows in size, it can block your fallopian tubes and cause complications with fertility. Pedunculated fibroids grow on stalks and can appear both inside and outside the uterus. This type of fibroid can be harder to spot during an imaging exam, and we typically find women who have one often have several more. Cervical fibroids directly affect your cervix and cause it to lengthen. If they grow, they can even block the cervix’s ability to function normally. Heavy menstrual bleeding and even anemia are common side effects of this condition. Quality fibroid treatment is what you’ll receive at Fibroid Care. Contact us now to schedule an appointment.