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Subserosal Fibroids

Subserosal fibroids are one of the different types of fibroids that can grow in the uterine walls of women. Fibroid tumors, although generally considered as benign can post a threat to one’s life. If you are diagnosed with it, do not panic because it can be cured. Additionally, these fibroid tumors are noncancerous so you do not need to worry about it quiet a lot. Below is an article about subserosal fibroids that will help you learn more about it.

Subserosal uterine fibroids normally grow on the outer surface of the uterus. As they grow in size it gives the uterus a knobby appearance. Often these tumors are connected to the uterus with a long stalk or a stem-like base. This type of uterine tumor is referred to as pedunculated subserosal fibroids. This kind of fibroid is very similar to ovarian mass.

Subserosal uterine fibroids normally do not affect the size of the uterine cavity. Women in prime reproductive age are most likely to suffer from subserosal uterine tumors.

Symptoms of Subserosal uterine tumors

Some of the common symptoms experienced by women with this type of fibroids include:

• Pelvic pain

• Back pain

• A feeling of bloating

• Constipation

• Heaviness or pressure in the abdominal area

• Frequent urge to pass urine

• Damage to the kidneys due to compression of the urethra

• Abdominal cramps and pain

• Pain due to twisting of pedunculated subserosal fibroids

Since this type of fibroids is located on the outer surface of the uterus, they typically do not cause heavy or abnormal bleeding which is a common symptom of other types of uterine tumors.

Subserosal uterine tumors & Fertility

Normally subserosal tumors cannot cause infertility. However large and pedunculated subserosal fibroid may have a significant impact on fertility and pregnancy. This type of tumor is located on the outer surface of the uterus. As they start increasing in size it can exert pressure on the surrounding organs. In certain rare cases these uterine tumors can also obtain blood supply from these organs.

Another way in which this type of fibroids can impact fertility is by compressing the fallopian tubes. Effectively this results in blocking the fallopian tube and preventing the sperm from meeting the egg.

Subserosal uterine tumors can also impact pregnancy. During the course of pregnancy, these tumors grow with the uterus and the baby. This results in the uterus becoming cramped. Thus it not only affects the development of the fetus, but also contributes to other complications and difficulties in labor.

Treatment

Surgery and methods to shrink fibroids naturally are the two options available for treating this type of fibroids. Laproscopic myemectomy is a surgical procedure in which laproscope is placed in the abdomen via the belly button. During this procedure the pendunculated subserosal fibroid is plucked, cut into small pieces and removed. Uterine artery embolization is another surgical option for treating this type of fibroids. Natural treatment for fibroids makes use of dietary changes, lifestyle alterations, herbal medicines and alternative forms of healing like acupuncture to get rid of fibroids.