Submucosal Fibroids
Posted on 25. Feb, 2009 by Shola Oslo in Fitness
Submucosal fibroids may be found just below the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. Able to attain such mass that the fibroid displaces the endometrium, submucosal fibroids may even form a stalk. When this occurs, the fibroid is then termed a pedunculated submucosal fibroid.
In exceptional instances, they may extend into the vaginal canal. According to a study published by the National Taiwan University Hospital, there was a case of inversion of uterus by a submucosal fibroid, and the bladder and colon were blocked to such a degree that laxatives were required to clear the bowels, and a catheter to unblock the flow of urine from the human body.
Because they stretch the uterine lining, producing greater surface area, submucosal fibroids are responsible for a variety of mentrual problems. The increased surface area provides more room for the blood produced by the menstrual cycle to collect, leading to heavier bleeding, and possible bleeding in between periods.
The various kinds of bleeding problem linked to submucosal fibroids are big blood clots and prolonged menstruation that can persisit for a week or more. At times the big clots can cause distress as they move through the cervix.
Submucosal Fibroids are foreign material for the uterus which is beneath the endometrium and reacts against it by contracting the uterus. These contraction are not only painful but also end up with severe cramps.
Commonly a cause of infertility in both men and women, submucosal fibroids can not only interfere with the implantation process, but can also cause miscarriages. They can block sperm from passing through the fallopian tube, so that the egg is never fertilized. Submucosal fibroids have been reported to be the cause of reduced pregnancy rates in women more than other forms of fibroid, according to reports from the Wisconsin Fertility Institute.
Hysteroscopy is often performed for patients with submucosal fibroids. A camera and narrow tube are inserted through the cervix and into the uterus. This procedure is becoming popular in Europe for removing small fibroids before they become so problematic that surgery would be required.
Tenon Hospital in France reported a women who had developed heavy growth of e.coli bacteria in the fibroid tissue. She reported fever, Uterine Artery Embolization for a 5 cm submucosal fibroid , pelvic pain and vaginal discharge. Embolization of uterine artery is more dangerous for submucosal fibrosis.
Different studies have proved the improved fertility rate after surgery of submucosal fibroids. The RTI International-University of North Carolina says that surgery was done for not only relieving pain but also for fertility problem.
Hysteroscopy carries a number of risks that may outweigh the benefits of symptom control. It can result in allergic reactions, infection, bleeding, or punctures to organs such as the uterus, bladder, or colon. Hysteroscopy may remove the initial fibroid, but it does not treat the cause of the fibroid formation, allowing the potential for regrowth.
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