Uterine Fibroid, also known as myoma of uterus, is a benign tumor.
Although no one is sure what causes fibroid, there is some evidence to suggest that estrogen and progesterone contribute to the growth of the tumors.
Symptomof uterine Fibroid (myoma of uterus)
Pelvic pressure
Abnormal Menstruation and Bleeding
Anemia
Pelvic pain
Bladder and Bowel Problems
Miscarriage, Pregnancy Complications, and Infertility
Weight gain
Diagnosis of uterine Fibroid (myoma of uterus)
Transvaginal ultrasound combined with Hysteroscopy to exam the size, quantity and location of the fibroid.
Blood test including:
Estradiol(E2):The principal estrogen produced by the ovary. Responsible for formation of the female secondary sex characteristics such as large breasts; supports the growth of the follicle and the development of the uterine lining. At midcycle the peak estrogen level triggers the release of the LH spike from the pituitary gland. The LH spike is necessary for the release of the ovum from the follicle. Fat cells in both obese men and women can also manufacture estrogen from androgens and interfere with fertility. The blood test to monitor estradiol is E2 Rapid Assay. Women on Menogon and other fertility drugs have routine E2 monitoring.
Testosterone:The male hormone responsible for the formation of secondary sex characteristics and for supporting the sex drive. Testosterone is also necessary for spermatogenesis.
Follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH):A pituitary hormone that stimulates spermatogenesis and follicular development. In the man FSH stimulates the Sertoli cells in the testicles and supports sperm production. In the woman FSH stimulates the growth of the ovarian follicle. Elevated FSH levels are indicative of gonadal failure in both men and woman.
Luteotrop(h)ic hormone(LH):A pituitary hormone that stimulates the gonads. In the man LH is necessary for spermatogenesis (Sertoli cell function) and for the production of testosterone (Leydig cell function). In the woman LH is necessary for the production of estrogen. When oestrogen reaches a critical peak, the pituitary releases a surge of LH (the LH spike), which releases the egg from the follicle.
Prolactin(PRL):The hormone that stimulates the production of milk in breast feeding women. Excessive prolactin levels when not breast feeding may result in infertility.
ProgesteronePROG: The hormone produced by the corpus luteum during the second half of a womans cycle. It thickens the lining of the uterus to prepare it to accept implantation of a fertilised egg.
