OB/GYN: Fibroids part 2

So i was a little unsatisfied with my previous post on fibroids, since I needed to make sure to get more facts straight.  Also i wanted to post pictures of an intact uterus with fibroids. SO i have this post :) 

This is obviously not a normal uterus. It is enlarged because of the fibroids. A normal uterus is about the size of the palm of your hand. Of course that is without a baby or fibroids inside.  Anyhow. You can see the cervix and you can see the circular fibroids all over the uterus

• Known risk factors are African-American descent, nulliparity, obesity, PCOS, Diabetes, hypertension
• fibroids are hormone dependent. So after menopause and before your period, you don't have fibroids
•  seals an dogs also suffer from uterine fibroids
• there is a genetic component but it doesnt mean you'll get them because your mom does...
• we don understand why or how they develop
• the only treatment for fibroids is hysterectomy

 This uterus is 8 inches long and its 470 grams. It was bigger than some babies.  This lady was experiencing significant bleeding and a weight gain.  And that's about all i know.   And i'm bored already of fibroids....

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