30% of women know that they have fibroids. The diagnosis of many frightens, because this is a tumor. In addition, it forces to constant monitoring, dictates restrictions, can significantly worsen the state of health. But the most important concerns are related to the problem of whether the uterine myoma can develop into cancer.
Myoma of the uterus: Species, Symptoms
Myoma is a tumor that can localize in different parts of the uterus, consistingfrom several types of cells, connective tissue and blood vessels. It has a benign character.
Myomas are classified according to several directions:
- is distinguished by its growth characteristics by intramural( located in the muscle layer), submucous( growing under the inner mucous membrane of the organ), subserous( found under the outer covering of the uterus);
- , according to the composition of the cells present in the tumor, they are divided into simple cells( not differing in multiplication of their constituents), proliferating( in them more muscle cells are divided from a total of about 25%), pre-carcinoma( 75% of cells, many of which havesigns of atypia);
- on the predominance of various types of tissues are divided into fibroids( with muscle composition), fibroids( in which there is also a connective) and fibromas( connective tissue is larger);
- by the number of nodes differentiate multiple tumors and single.
One of the features of the neoplasm is unpredictability. Myoma can increase in size, shrink, disappear. It can retain its value for a long time, but this does not mean that its owner no longer has to worry about. Neoplasm does not stop being a tumor, hence the fear that uterine fibroids can develop into cancer. Sometimes they are justified.
Symptoms of fibroid
Neoplasm is manifested depending on its type and size. While it is small enough, any symptoms may be absent. With the development of the following:
- abdominal pains outside the menstrual, giving back to the bottom;
- increase or decrease the cycle;
- profuse menstruation, alternating with bleeding or scant discharge;
- pain intensification with monthly;
- impaired reproductive function;
- abnormal increase in abdominal size;
- problems with bowel movements and urination.
In connection with the noticeable changes in the features of menstrual function and overall health, the question may arise: is myoma of the uterus cancer or not? Doctors say that the tumor is benign. That is, she is not cancer.
The dangers of fibroid for women's health
Neoplasm, although benign, is by no means harmless. The results of the presence of fibroids in the uterus are the following symptoms:
| Symptoms of | Consequences of the appearance of fibroids |
| Persistent infertility and miscarriage | A tumor can block the fallopian tube, which makes it impossible for the egg to exit. The neoplasm localized in the cervical region becomes an obstacle to its fusion with the spermatozoon. Myoma can also deform the organ, so that with the conception that has taken place, bearing is impossible. |
| Anemia | Bleeding, to which the tumor leads, deprive the body of a large amount of blood. He is unable to make up for the loss, and therefore the tissues lack the iron, many other components necessary for functioning. Deficiency of oxygen leads to weakness, dry skin and hair, fainting, shortness of breath and rapid heartbeat. |
| Violation of the functions of the urinary organs and intestines | An extraneous neoplasm presses on the organs, which results in the need for frequent visits to the toilet. Urination occurs with pain, leaving a feeling of incomplete release of the bladder. The same happens with defecation, but with the intestine. |
| Constant pain, worsening the quality of life | Because of them, posture can be disturbed, which means that there will be problems with the spine. The pain and at all is able to deprive the woman of the opportunity to walk. |
| Depression | Poor health, pains lead to discouragement, irritate the nervous system. From constantly present negative emotions against the background of severe somatic manifestations near the psychiatric diagnosis. |
| Increased likelihood of getting endocrine pathology | Myoma often develops against the background of a hormonal disorder and itself supports it. Abnormal concentration of some substances and deficiency of others lead to a deepening of malfunction, disruption of the thyroid gland and other glands. |
| Torsion of the foot of the tumor | This is accompanied by a sharp deterioration in health, temperature, disruption of the genitourinary system as a whole. Torsion of the legs also provokes necrosis of fibroids, causing peritonitis and the termination of the work of neighboring organs. All this is dangerous for life. |
| The need for removal of the uterus | Prolonged bleeding, the development of inflammation in the abdominal cavity does not leave a choice for physicians, since the patient needs to be rescued. This puts a point in her desire to have her own child. |
Whether the fibroid is capable of degenerating into a malignant tumor
For some, the problem of whether a myoma can grow into a malignant tumor is not due to detached curiosity. Because such an opportunity exists. It is greatest in those whose immune resources are depleted.
In the process of degeneration, cells begin to actively divide. This is possible with any location of the tumor. More proliferating fibroids are prone to mitosis, the more it is to beware of those diagnosed with pre-caricature. New cells are born with a changed DNA structure and an enlarged nucleus, irregular outlines, multiply uncontrolled, destroying healthy ones. The stimulus for this process are:
- smoking and alcohol, spurring intoxication of tissues;
- improper nutrition with a predominance of animal fats, a minimum of vitamins and fiber;
- excess weight, provoking an exchange failure;
- increased circulation in the small pelvis as a result of great physical exertion;
- stresses, stimulating metabolic disorders;
- traumas that encourage the pathological development of cells;
- heating of the tumor, stimulating the vessels to the increased supply of oxygen to it.
All these factors should be avoided in order not to provoke rebirth.
It happens that malignant fibroid or myosarcoma is formed from the beginning of muscle cells. But this is rare, its presence can be suspected with the rapid development of the tumor, especially when it is observed during menopause. Of benign neoplasms this species is formed in 40% of cases by myosarcoma. In 60% it develops immediately without a transition period and the previous existence of myoma nodes.
We recommend to read an article on the treatment of multinodular hysteromyoma. From it you will learn about the diagnosis of neoplasm, the need for therapy, medication and surgical treatment, the use of herbs.
Benign neoplasms of the uterus should not cause a panic mood and the belief that in the future the woman will have to be treated for cancer. According to statistics, fibroids degenerate into it only in 1.5% of cases of pathology.
The main ways not to fall into this number are early diagnostics of the neoplasm, correct and timely treatment, adherence to a healthy lifestyle.