Uterine Fibroids & Abnormal Bleeding

Uterine Fibroids & Abnormal Bleeding

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    • What are uterine fibroids?

    Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterus. Fibroids can grow on the inside of the uterus, within the muscle wall of the uterus, or on the outer surface of the uterus. Many women who have uterine fibroids do not have symptoms. When symptoms are present, they can include:

    • Abnormal vaginal bleeding, such as heavier, longer periods or bleeding between periods
    • Pelvic pain, including pain during sex
    • Low back pain that does not go away
    • Urinary problems

    Sometimes uterine fibroids may cause more serious problems, such as infertility, blockage of the urinary tract or bowels, or anemia.

    What is abnormal bleeding?

    Abnormal bleeding is a common gynecologic condition. Vaginal bleeding is considered to be abnormal if it occurs between a woman's menstrual cycles, in situations where flow is significantly heavier than normal for a particular individual, or when it occurs after menopause. 

    Abnormal vaginal bleeding has many possible causes. By itself, it does not necessarily indicate a serious condition. In some cases, it can be associated with uterine fibroids, endometrial polyps, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), intrauterine device (IUD) or birth control usage.

    Appointment Information

    Contact a patient care representative for more information or to make an appointment: 734-763-6295.

    How are fibroids & abnormal bleeding treated?

    Treatment for abnormal bleeding will depend on many factors, including the cause, your age, the severity of the bleeding and whether you want to have children. Common medical treatment options may include use of birth control pills, hormone injections or a hormone-releasing IUD (intra-uterine device). Some women with abnormal vaginal bleeding may need to have surgery to control bleeding or to remove growths (such as polyps or fibroids) that are causing the bleeding. Common surgical treatment options include endometrial ablation, endometrial polyp removal, myomectomy or hysterectomy.

    Locations
    • Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic | Chelsea Professional Office Building Floor 1 Ste 101
      Chelsea Multispecialty Clinic
      Chelsea, MI 48118-1801       Get Directions
    • Women's Clinic | Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
      Floor 9
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4276       Get Directions

    Doctors

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    Sawsan As-Sanie, MD

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    Courtney Stacey Lim, MD

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    Sara Renee Till, MD, MPH

    Assistant Professor

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