Uterine Fibroids: Shedding Light on a Common Women's Health Issue

PACE Hospitals Podcast

Uterine fibroids are common non-cancerous tumors that grow in and on the uterus. Not all uterine fibroids cause symptoms, but when they do, symptoms may include heavy menstrual bleeding, back pain, frequent urination, and painful intercourse.

Uterine fibroids are a common yet poorly understood health issue affecting countless women worldwide. However, it is often overlooked. In this episode of the Uterine Fibroids, we will delve into the complexities of this condition and offer a comprehensive guide to help navigate the path to wellness.

Join the PACE Hospitals Podcast with Dr. Rupa Pandra - Obstetrician, Gynecologist, Laparoscopic Surgeon, and Infertility Consultant at PACE Hospitals, Hitech City, Hyderabad, India, to discuss uterine fibroids, a condition that affects many women but is often unspoken and misunderstood.

Chapter

1. Uterine Fibroids: Shedding Light on a Common Women's Health Issue (00:00:00)

2. What are uterine fibroids? (00:01:04)

3. What are the different types of uterine fibroids, and where are they found? (00:01:42)

4. What are the most common signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids? (00:03:01)

5. Why Fibroids cause heavy bleeding and pain during the menstrual period? (00:04:20)

6. What does the typical process for diagnosing fibroids involve and what can patients expect from it? (00:05:08)

7. How common are uterine fibroids, and who is most likely to develop them? Can you also tell the common risk factors for developing the uterine fibroids? (00:06:35)

8. Are uterine Fibroids genetic and what are the common misconceptions about age and uterine fibroids? (00:07:53)

9. What kind of Fibroids affects the Fertility? (00:09:11)

10. How to detect early stages of Uterine Fibroids and what are the Surgical treatments available for Uterine Fibroids? (00:09:56)

11. Is it actually possible to prevent uterine fibroids? If not, what can we do to lower our risk? (00:11:06)