Published by admin on 19 Jun 2008 at 02:56 am
Types of fibroids
Believe it or not, there are many different types of uterine fibroid. I’ve already created articles on the main types of fibroid, but I’ll summarize them here:
- Subserosal fibroids – these grow on the outside wall of the uterus and can compress nerves and other organs
- Intramural fibroids – these are fibroids which grow inside the uterine wall, and are responsible for making the uterus appear and feel large
- Submucosal fibroids – these grow below the uterine lining and cause heavy bleeding, cramps and spasms
- Pedunculated fibroids – these are fibroids that grow from a stalk, and can be very painful if the stalk is twisted
- Intracavitary fibroids – these fibroids grow inside the uterine cavity, cause heavy bleeding, cramping and affect the fertility
- Calcified fibroids – these are fibroids that have developed calcium deposits, and become hard like bone (or teeth)
- Cervical fibroids – these fibroids grow on or near the cervix and can cause painful intercourse
While there are only these few types of uterine fibroids, it is important to note that a women diagnosed with fibroids usually have more than one fibroid, and more than one type of fibroid.
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Khola on 12 Feb 2009 at 1:15 pm #
I have just been diagnosed with a 4cm intramural fibroid at the top of my uterus. However, the doctor has confirmed that it is not blocking my fallopian tubes and should not effect my chances of getting pregnant. I have been trying for a pregnancy for the past 6 months and at one point I discovered that I was 4 weeks pregnant until suddenly I started my period which was a lot heavier than usual. The doctor confirmed that I had a very early miscarriage, but assured me it had nothing to do with the fibroid and that it was a ‘chemical pregnancy’ (the embryo failed to attach to the womb). I was also told to keep trying and if nothing happens then I should go back after a year. There was no mention of further tests or anything and the whole experience has left me confused, worried and frustrated!