What Causes Myoma

What is a Myoma?

Myomas, commonly referred to as uterine fibroids, are the most common benign (non-cancerous) tumors in women. Approximately 75% of women will have fibroids at some point in their lives, and a third of these women will have symptoms severe enough to need treatment. Fibroids account for many medical visits, tests, medications, and medical procedures. They are also a major reason for work absences and reduced quality of life.

To determine if you have uterine fibroids, you must consult your physician. Fibroids can be painful and uncomfortable. Most commonly, symptoms include cramping, abdominal pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, anemia, frequent urination, constipation and a distended stomach.

What Causes Myoma?

The cause of myomas has not actually been determined, but most myomas develop in women during their reproductive years. Myomas tend to grow very quickly during pregnancy when the body is producing extra estrogen. Once menopause has begun, myomas generally stop growing and can begin to shrink due to the loss of estrogen.

What is a Myoma Treatment?

Until recently, hysterectomy was the preferred option for treating symptomatic fibroids. Now, however, there are a number of uterine  fibroid  treatments  including ExAblate,  ExAblate is a medical device that is a combination of a focused ultrasound system and an MRI scanner. It is being used with a technology called MR guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS). ExAblate uses focused ultrasound waves to destroy uterine fibroids, without affecting any of the surrounding tissues. The treatment takes place inside an MRI scanner. The MRI helps the physician "see" inside the body to pinpoint, guide, and continuously monitor the treatment. The focused ultrasound energy is directed at a small volume of the fibroid, raising its temperature high enough to destroy it without affecting other parts of the body. Ultrasound pulses are repeated until the entire fibroid is treated.
The ExAblate treatment is an outpatient procedure, with no overnight hospital stay, meaning you can return to your normal routine within days. It takes from one to three hours depending on the size and number of fibroids you have, and you’re awake and able to talk to your doctor during the treatment.