Uterine Fibroid Treatment in Phoenix, AZ
Medical professionals and researchers speculate that the development of uterine fibroids is related to hormonal imbalances as well as the patient’s genetic history, meaning that individuals have little to no control over their risk for encountering this condition. No matter your risk factor, the best thing is to recieve a comprehensive diagnosis from the board-certified specialist at Phoenix Fibroids. Our specialist will help educate you on all of the available treatment options to discover the right one for you. For more information, contact our office at (480) 668-5000 and schedule an appointment today!
Who Is at Risk?
Uterine fibroids are the most common tumors within the female reproductive system, so all women are at a potential risk of developing them.
- The majority of uterine fibroids are diagnosed in women between the ages of 35 and 54. However, fibroids can occur in women younger than 35.
- Studies demonstrate the prevalence of fibroids in 20-40% of women older than 35 years of age.1
- African American women are three times more likely to develop uterine fibroids with an earlier age of onset.2
- Most clinicians believe that shrinking of fibroids will occur when a woman goes through menopause.
During your annual gynecological examination, your doctor will perform a vaginal exam and check the size of your uterus. If it feels enlarged, your doctor may prescribe an ultrasound, which can confirm the presence, location, and size of fibroid tumors. Other methods can be used to confirm uterine fibroids, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). After identifying the size and location of your fibroid(s), and also after other diagnostic tests, your doctor may recommend ruling out other potentially more serious conditions and advise you of your options and a recommended course of uterine fibroid treatment.
REFERENCES:
1. Wallach, E. E. (1992). Myomectomy. In Thompson, J. D., & Rock, J. A. (Eds.), Te Linde’s Operative Gynecology, 7th (pp. 647-662). Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott.
2. Huyck, K. L., Panhuysen, C. I., Cuenco, K. T., et al. (2008). The impact of race as a risk factor for symptom severity and age at diagnosis of uterine leiomyomata among affected sisters. Am J Obstet Gynecol, Feb;198(2):168.e1-9.
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If you are experiencing symptoms of uterine fibroids the highly-trained physicians at Phoenix Fibroids will help discover the best treatment option for you. For more information, please call (480) 668-5000 to schedule your appointment today.