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A fertility expert, Dr. Stephen Hwande, says that pain during intercourse, increased menstrual cramping and increased urination are early signs of fibroid.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Managing Director of First Fertility Hospital, Makurdi, Hwande, said on Tuesday in Makurdi that heavy bleeding between or during one\u2019s period, that result into blood clots, may also signify fibroid.<\/span><\/p>\n

He said, \u201cWhen menstruation last longer than usual, a woman should also watch it; fibroid may just be lurking.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

He listed other common signs associated with fibroid to include pressure or fullness in the lower abdomen, swelling or enlargement of the abdomen and pain in the pelvis or lower back.<\/span><\/p>\n

The expert defined fibroid as abnormal growths that develops in or on a woman\u2019s uterus.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSometime, these tumours become quite large and cause severe abdominal pain and heavy periods,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

The expert said that in some cases, the fibroid could have no signs or symptoms, especially since its growth is typically benign (non-cancerous).<\/span><\/p>\n

He explained that the causes of fibroid were not yet known, but revealed that they vary and develop at different locations in and on the uterus.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to him, intramural fibroid is the most common and usually within the lining of the uterus.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIntramural fibroid can grow larger and actually stretch a woman\u2019s\u00a0womb,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

He listed other forms of fibroid to include subserosal fibroid, which forms outside the uterus, and could grow large enough to make one\u2019s womb appear bigger on one side.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere is also the submucosal fibroid, which develop in the inner lining on the uterus.<\/span><\/p>

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\u201cThe submucosal fibroid is not common, but may cause heavy menstrual bleeding and victims usually have trouble conceiving,\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

On possible causes, Hwande maintained that they were not clear, but opined that several factors may influence the formation.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHormones, estrogen and progesterone are the hormones produced by the ovaries. They cause the uterine lining to regenerate during each menstrual cycle and may stimulate the growth of fibroid.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFamily history may also lead to it. If a mother, sister or grandmother has a history of this condition, a woman could develop it as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPregnancy also increases the production of estrogen and progesterone in a woman\u2019s body; fibroid may develop and grow rapidly while one is pregnant,\u2019\u2019 Hwande added.<\/span><\/p>\n

On treatment, he said that doctors\u00a0develop treatment plan based on age, size of the fibroid, and one\u2019s overall health.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOne may also receive a combination of treatments to regulate the hormone levels and shrink the tumour,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

The fertility expert acknowledged claims that some foods could cause and prevent fibroid, but stated that they had not been scientifically and medically confirmed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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