Despite their prevalence, there has been relatively little research into fibroids, and it's destroying the lives of millions of women
Despite their prevalence, there has been relatively little research into fibroids, and it's destroying the lives of millions of women
Fibroids are growths of muscle and tissue in and around the womb. Although they are thought to affect two-thirds of all women at some point in their lifetime , they are relatively little known or understood. But when she repeatedly visited the GP asking for help, testing for fibroids was never considered. Doctors did consider endometriosis , which runs in her family, and has similar symptoms. It is common for women to have both endometriosis and fibroids.
“The birth was difficult, my daughter became stuck,” Lisa recalls. “After the emergency C-section, I was so thankful and happy the birth had ended and I was meeting my daughter, so to then hear the surgeon say there were all these fibroids in my womb was actually a relief on top of relief. I just thought: ‘Thank God someone has found what it is’.”
Even if a GP refers a patient for an ultrasound scan, the wait can be months on the NHS. Mr Shah says he finds it “alarming” there are such long waits for “such a simple test”. Surgical treatments range from procedures to shave parts off fibroids via keyhole surgery to a major operation to cut out fibroids. In severe cases, women can have a hysterectomy to remove their womb entirely. These all carry the risk of complications, like bleeding or infection, and may have a long recovery time.
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