This video shows Multiple fibroids with cervical cysts.
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. Fibroids range in size from seedlings, undetectable by the human eye, to bulky masses that can distort and enlarge the uterus. Fibroids may be single or multiple ones.
Homogeneous hyperechogenic masses in the uterine cavity on ultrasound are highly suggestive of endometrial polyps, but the myometrial echogenicity of uterine fibroids may vary and be hypoechogenic, isoechogenic, hyperechogenic, or mixed, which depends on the size and nature of the fibroid.
Fibroids are almost always benign (not cancerous). Rarely (less than one in 1,000) a cancerous fibroid will occur. This is called a leiomyosarcoma.
Fibroids are abnormal growths that develop in or on the uterus. These tumors may become quite large and cause severe abdominal pain and heavy periods. In some cases, they cause no signs or symptoms at all. These fibroids are typically benign or noncancerous. The cause of fibroids is unknown.
Fibroids are also known by the following names:
leiomyomas
myomas
uterine myomas
fibromas
According to some researches, almost 80 percent of women have them by the age of 50. However, most women don’t have any symptoms and may never know they have fibroids.
Types of fibroids
The type of fibroid depends on its location in or on the uterus.
Intramural fibroids
These are the most common type of fibroids. These types appear within the muscular wall of the uterus. Intramural fibroids may grow larger and can stretch the uterus.
Subserosal fibroids
These fibroids form on the outside of your uterus, which is called the serosa. They may develop large enough to make the uterus appear bigger on one side.
Pedunculated fibroids
Subserosal tumors can develop a stem, a slender base that supports the tumor. These are known as pedunculated fibroids.
Submucosal fibroids
These types of tumors develop in the middle muscle layer, or myometrium, of the uterus. Submucosal tumors are uncommon as compared to the other types.
Causes of fibroids
It’s not certain why fibroids develop, but several factors may influence their formation.
Hormones
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 fibroids.
Family history
Fibroids may run in the family. The presence of fibroids in mother, sister, or grandmother may cause a tendency to develop fibroids.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy increases the production of estrogen and progesterone so Fibroids may develop and grow rapidly.
Cervical Cyst
Nabothian cysts are filled with mucus that is secreted by the cervical glands. Sometimes the tiny bumps are called cervical cysts, mucinous retention cysts, or epithelial cysts. Nabothian cysts are fairly common. They aren't a threat to your health, and they aren't a sign of cervical cancer.
Nabothian cysts rarely cause serious complications and will often go away without treatment. However, large nabothian cysts can deform the shape of the cervix. These cysts may require excision or surgical removal.
Small nabothian cysts do not usually cause any symptoms. However, larger nabothian cysts may cause pelvic pain. a full or heavy feeling in the vagina.
Nabothian cysts (also called mucinous retention cysts or epithelial cysts) are common and benign and are considered a normal feature of the adult cervix. Many women have multiple cysts. They may be translucent or opaque, whitish to yellow, and range from a few millimeters to 3 to 4 cm in diameter.
Once ovulation occurs, the cervix drops lower and becomes more firm, once again feeling like the tip of your nose. The opening to the uterus will become tightly closed. This can happen immediately after ovulation or may take several hours to several days.
