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Your gynecologist has recommended that you undergo surgery to remove vaginal fibroids. But what does that actually mean?
The uterus is part of a woman's reproductive system - it's the organ that contains and protects a growing fetus during pregnancy.
Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow from the inner or outer wall of the uterus. They are quite common - as many as 20% of women over 30 will develop fibroids sometime during their lifetimes.
In most cases fibroids do not cause any discomfort and are never detected. Occasionally, however, fibroid tumors can cause problems. Complications from fibroid growth can include: * Pressure on the urinary system. * Pressure on the intestines. * Interference with the reproductive system * Or infection.
Because these tumors can grow to be very large, surgery is usually recommended in order to restore health and to protect the uterus.
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Your doctor understands that all medical care benefits from close collaboration between physician and patient -- so be sure to review, with your doctor, all risks and alternatives and make sure you understand the reasons behind the recommendation for this particular procedure.
Now let's talk in detail about the procedure your doctor has recommended. That particular recommendation was based on a number of factors: * the state of your health, * the severity of your condition, * an assessment of alternative treatments or procedures and finally, * the risks associated with doing nothing at all.
And remember, the final decision is up to you. No one can force you to undergo a surgical procedure against your will.
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For the treatment of fibroids, the alternatives to surgery depend on the nature of your particular medical condition.
Should you decide not to undergo surgery, it is unlikely that the discomfort you are feeling will subside on its own.
Without surgery, there is also the risk that the fibroid or fibroids may continue to grow.
If left unchecked, fibroids can permanently damage the uterus or other organs.
It's important that you understand exactly what the procedure entails - including the risks, benefits and alternative treatments - before you decide to proceed. Now I'd like to introduce you to another important member of the medical team -- the nurse.
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and sterile towels are draped around until only the vulva is exposed.
Then the surgeon will use a gloved hand to conduct a vaginal examination and will check the size and location of the uterus by pressing on your lower abdomen.
Your doctor will then use a retractor to open the vagina.
Once the cervix is visible, a forceps is used to grasp the front lip of the cervix ...
and to pull it forward - causing the uterus to open.
Through that opening, your doctor will insert an instrument called a hysteroscope.
A hysteroscope allows the surgical team to insert all necessary optical and surgical instruments into the uterus. Patient Education
At the beginning of the procedure, a harmless gas or fluid will be introduced into the uterus, causing it to expand.
By inflating the uterus slightly, your doctor is better able to reach the operative site.
Next, a wire loop is inserted. This loop is used to grab the fibroid tissue and snip it free from the muscular wall of the uterus. Patient Education
When your doctor is satisfied that all fibrous tissue has been removed,
the hysteroscope and all other instruments are withdrawn. The gas or fluid is allowed to escape ...
and the uterus returns to its normal shape.
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Vaginal Fibroid removal surgery only rarely leads to complications.
Possible problems include infection, excessive bleeding, accidental injury to the uterus. In some cases, fibroid tissue returns and must be removed surgically. In a very few patients, the cervix may remain partly dilated, or slackened - a condition that can lead to spontaneous miscarriage during pregnancy.
Because no incision has been made, patients recover from fibroid removal surgery relatively quickly. As with all surgery, you should be alert for signs of infection - increased swelling, redness, bleeding or other discharge
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RedFlashRecords 1 year ago
Why did I watch this? :C
Quite a lot more than I wanted to know...
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