Fibroids Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Fibroid?
A
Benign tumour of uterus smooth muscle
2
Q
What do fibroids grow in response to?
A
Oestrogen
3
Q
Symptoms of Fibroids? (4)
A
Heavy periods
Dysparenuria
Urine/Bowel changes
Bloating
4
Q
Diagnosing Fibroids? (2)
A
Hysteroscopy
US Scan
5
Q
Treating Fibroids? (3)
A
Mirena
TXA
Surgery
6
Q
Complications of Fibroids? (4)
A
Heavy Periods
Decreased Fertility
Constipated
Torsion