Know the Dangers of Mioma in a Woman's Womb

Uterine myoma or often called myoma is a benign tumor on the wall of the uterus (uterus) of a woman. These benign tumors can grow large to cause pain and heavy bleeding during menstruation (depending on the size and location of the myoma in the uterus).

Myoma symptoms

In general, Mioma does not cause symptoms in sufferers. However, if symptoms appear with the following signs:

  1. Menstrual periods are very long and heavy
  2. Growing belly
  3. Experiencing pain during intercourse
  4. Frequent urination due to myoma pressure on the bladder
  5. Experiencing pain in the back of the leg
  6. Constipation or bloating
  7. Experiencing pain or pressure in the pelvis

Myoma causes

The cause of myoma is not known with certainty, but there are a number of things that can increase the risk of myoma appearing as follows:

  1. The first period is too early
  2. Heredity Factor
  3. Vitamin D deficiency
  4. Obesity
  5. Alcohol consumption
  6. Often consume red meat or rarely eat vegetables and fruit

While the factors that can reduce the risk of myoma is a history of childbirth. Women who have given birth have a lower risk of developing myoma.

Myoma diagnosis

Miomas are sometimes undiagnosed because they often don't cause symptoms. Mioma can be detected by carrying out routine checks to the obstetrician. Supported by supporting examinations such as ultrasound, MRI, HSG and biopsy.

Myoma Treatment

In the case of a small myoma and does not cause symptoms, no treatment is needed because it can shrink by itself. However, the sufferer still needs to undergo routine checks to monitor the condition of the myoma.

Whereas for fibroids that cause symptoms, the treatment is in the form of hormone therapy to prevent the development of myoma and relieve symptoms, or surgery to remove myoma .

Mioma Prevention

Prevention that can be done to avoid myoma:

  1. Maintain body weight to stay within ideal limits
  2. Reducing consumption of red meat and alcohol
  3. Increase consumption of green vegetables

Article written by dr. Usep Priatna Wiraatmaja, Sp.OG (Obstetric and Gynecology Specialist at EMC Hospital, Tangerang).

For consultation or further information, please contact Tangerang EMC Hospital: 0813 1798 5044 (Lily).