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CERVICAL FIBROIDS

Cervical myomas (also known as cervical fibroids) are smooth, round benign tumors composed mostly of muscle tissue. These fibroids are present in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus, and are rare. They are usually accompanied by uterine fibroids, in the larger upper part of the uterus. Based on their location, cervical myomas can be classified as extra cervical (sub-serosal myoma) and intracervical. Cervical fibroids can further be anterior, posterior, lateral, and central depending on their position.

There are different types of uterine fibroids depending on where they’re located and how they attach. Specific types of uterine fibroids include:

Intramural fibroids:  Intramural fibroids are the most common type and they are embedded into the muscular wall of your uterus.

Submucosal fibroids: These fibroids grow under the inner lining of your uterus.

Subserosal fibroids: Subserosal fibroids grow under the lining of the outer surface of your uterus. They can become quite large and grow into your pelvis.

Pedunculated fibroids: These are the least common type of fibroids and they attach to your uterus with a stalk or stem. They’re often described as mushroom-like because they have a stalk and then a wider top.

  However, they can cause serious problems in some cases, especially if they are large. They may block part of the urinary tract or prolapse through the cervix and into the vaginal canal. Prolapsed myomas may develop ulcers, which could cause abnormal bleeding or infection.

 Causes:

Most cervical fibroids eventually cause symptoms. It’s unclear why fibroids develop. A couple of different factors may influence their formation:

Hormones: The ovaries produce estrogen and progesterone. These hormones cause the uterine lining to regenerate during each menstrual cycle and stimulate the growth of fibroids.

Family history: Fibroids may run in the family. If your mother, sister, or grandmother has a history of this condition, you may develop it as well.

Risk factors:

People are at greater risk of developing fibroids if they have one or more of the following risk factors:

Due to their family history 

If they are 30 years or above

Body weight is high.

The surgical treatment of cervical leiomyomas poses more difficulty; due to the risk of intraoperative Hemorrhage and the potential injuries because of contiguity and dislocation of adjacent organs.

Symptoms:

Mild cervical myomas may not cause any problems while moderate to severe myomas may cause one or more of these symptoms:

1. Painful or excessive bleeding during the period.

2. Bleeding between your periods.

3. Menstrual clots.

4. Anemia, as a result of heavy bleeding, accompanied by fatigue

5. A feeling of fullness in your lower belly (abdomen)/bloating.

6. Frequent urination (this can happen when a fibroid puts pressure on your bladder).

7. Dyspareunia

8. Low back pain and pain in the pelvis.

9. Constipation or feeling pressure on your rectum.

10. Long-term (chronic) vaginal discharge.

11. Inability to pee or empty your bladder.

12. Increased abdominal distention (enlargement), causes your abdomen to look pregnant.

The symptoms of uterine fibroids usually stabilize or go away after you’ve gone through menopause because hormone levels decline within your body.

Treatment:

Small myomas that do not cause symptoms may not need to be treated. However large fibroids/myomas that are causing pain, bleeding, or urinary problems can be surgically removed via myomectomy. Depending on the size and location of the cervical fibroid/myomas, the doctor may perform one of three procedures.

Drug therapy may be an option for some women with fibroids/myomas. Heavy bleeding and painful menstrual cycle caused by fibroids/myomas may be controlled with medications. They may not prevent the growth of cervical myomas. Surgery may not be avoidable. Drug treatment for fibroids includes the following options:

Birth control pills (oral contraceptives) and other types of hormonal birth control methods: These drugs often are used to control heavy bleeding and painful periods.

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists: These drugs stop the menstrual cycle and can shrink fibroids. They sometimes are used before surgery to reduce the risk of bleeding.

Progestin intrauterine device (IUD): An option for women with myomas that does not distort the inside of the uterus. It reduces heavy and painful bleeding. The medication does not treat the myomas.

Laparoscopy

A procedure in which the surgeon conducts the operation through one or more tiny incisions near the belly button. A thin, flexible, lighted instrument, called a laparoscope, helps the doctor to see the surgical site.

Laparotomy

 It is an open surgical procedure in which the surgeon removes the myomas through a larger abdominal incision.

Hysterectomy

Complete surgical removal of the uterus and sometimes the ovaries. If the fibroids are very large, this may be the surgeon’s only option. After a hysterectomy, the female patient can no longer become pregnant. 

conclusion:

These are the fibroids that are present in the cervix and different factors like hormonal imbalance or family history might be the cause. Anemia and pain in the abdomen are the common symptoms. The basic treatment is myomectomy, in some cases, mediation is used. Treatments like laparoscopy, laparotomy, and hysterectomy are surgical procedures to remove fibroids.

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Natural Remedies for PCOS

What is PCOS?

PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. It occurs during the reproduction stage in women. Women don’t experience Periods that much when they suffer from PCOS. There will be more than an adequate amount of Androgen in the body. Cysts are sacs that are filled with fluids. It can grow anywhere on the body. These Cysts comprise Follicles which fail to produce eggs consequently.

Causes and Factors of PCOS:

Healthcare professionals are still trying to find out the causes of PCOS. But few factors can lead to PCOS.

Insulin: When the body becomes immune to Insulin activity, there will be a rise in blood sugar levels, leading to the production of the male hormone “Androgen”. Production of this hormone will further lead to issues in Ovulation process.

Low Grade Inflammation: The process in which WBCs produce substances during injuries is known as “Low Grade Inflammation”. People suffering from PCOS has low grade inflammation which encourages in producing Androgen. 

Heredity: PCOS may come through genes. If anyone suffered from PCOS in the family line, women belonging to that family have more probability of getting PCOS.

Androgen: Releasing of excessive amounts of Androgen hormone will disturb the process of Ovulation which will lead to Hirsutism and acne.

Natural remedies to treat PCOS:

It is nearly impossible to treat PCOS naturally. But, we can treat its symptoms naturally.

Avoiding Processed foods: 

Say “No” to Processed foods and sugars in your diet. In fact, add Whole foods like Fruits, Vegetables, and items rich in whole grain.

Consumption of Protein rich foods:

Protein rich foods help in balancing Glucose metabolism which is one of the cause of PCOS.

Stopping Alcohol consumption:

Alcohol helps in increasing Estrogen levels in the body. This leads to abnormalities in women's bodies like unwanted hair growth, Period abnormalities and acne.

Body Weight:

Maintaining your body weight according to your BMI is one of the good remedy to deal with PCOS. Start maintaining your weight by exercising constantly without fail and consumption of healthy foods is necessary.

Maintain good sleep cycle:

Symptoms of PCOS align with the people who have issues in sleeping. So, it is important to maintain a healthy sleep schedule by putting electronic devices out of your bed before sleeping. Sleeping and waking up early has its own benefits.