Uterine Fibroids Treatment Clinic in Las Vegas, NV

Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are growths that occur in the uterus. Some fibroids are only about a fraction of an inch in diameter, while others can grow very large and change the shape of your uterus.. While small fibroids often don’t cause any symptoms and don’t require treatment, larger uterine fibroids can be addressed with medications or various procedures.

Uterine fibroids are the most common type of tumor that affects women. They can grow as a single nodule or in a cluster and develop on the wall of the uterus, in the main cavity, or on the outside surface of the uterus. There are several types of uterine fibroids, which are classified by how they attach and where they are located. The different types of uterine fibroids are:

– Intramural fibroids – This is the most common type of uterine fibroid. Intramural fibroids are embedded in the muscular wall of the uterus.
– Subserosal fibroids – This type of fibroid can appear on the outside surface of the uterus.
– Submucosal fibroids – Submucosal fibroids appear in the lining of the uterus and can lead to heavy and painful periods.
– Pedunculated fibroids – These fibroids are attached to the outside of the uterus with a stem.

Uterine fibroids are characterized by the following signs and depend on their size and location:

– Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding
– Bleeding between periods
– Pelvic pain
– Lower back pain
– Abdominal pain or a feeling of fullness
– Bladder symptoms, such as frequent urination or difficulty emptying the bladder
– Bowel symptoms, such as constipation
– Pain during intercourse
– Pregnancy complications or infertility

As these symptoms can also be a result of another condition, it’s important to see a doctor if you notice them. The dedicated physicians at Evolve Gynecology in Las Vegas can help you find the root cause of your discomfort and offer comprehensive treatment solutions.

There are a variety of treatment choices available for people with uterine fibroids. If your fibroids are small and you don’t have symptoms, no treatment is indicated. As reproductive hormones decrease after menopause, fibroids may no longer cause symptoms.

However, if your fibroids are large or cause symptoms, your healthcare provider may recommend medications, non-invasive procedures or surgical treatment. Medications are commonly prescribed to address these symptoms, and can include the following:

– Hormonal birth control
– Contraceptive pills
– Contraceptive vaginal ring
– Contraceptive patch
– Progesterone intrauterine device (IUD)
– Depo provera
– Nexplanon implant
– Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist
– Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonists
– Tranexamic acid
– Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

In advanced cases, a surgical procedure can be performed to remove the fibroids. The surgical approach is decided based on the size and location of your fibroids, and your desire for future child-bearing. Your healthcare provider will outline which options will be most effective in your circumstances. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 851 S. Rampart Blvd #260 Las Vegas, NV 89145. We serve patients from Las Vegas NV, Summerlin South NV, Sun City NV, Spring Valley NV, Winchester NV, Paradise NV, and surrounding areas.