FREE FIBROID ULTRASOUND FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE.
A Medical Mission, Community Health Care Network Hospital has approved Free Eye-Check and Fibroid Ultrasound for One Hundred Virgin Heart Foundation Beneficiaries(Women and Girls)of Reproductive age and subsidized treatment(Surgery).
The Medical Mission plans a two day seminar organized by the CEO, Community Health Care Network Mission Hospital Dr. Julius Nwosu and his team of Medical Experts.
Dr. Julius Nwosu is a Medical Expert of over 20 years in active practice in the United States.
Community Health Care Network Mission Hospital is NGO located at Umuenyi Umunkwo Isiala Mbano, Imo State).
Register as beneficiary of Virgin Heart Foundation free of charge using the link below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_P5M_bQ1cFvi-vuvsWw2-jRhrWGb_rUrzqSzniO3yF8fqqg/viewform
The program will hold on the 4th-5th July, 2023 at the Mission Hospital, Umuenyi Umunkwo Isiala Mbano LGA.
Contact VHF for further information 08123204947 Email: info@virginheartfoundation.org
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT FIBROID?
OVERVIEW
Uterine fibroid is non-cancerous growths made up of the muscle and connective tissue from the wall of the uterus. The normal size of your uterus is similar to a lemon. It’s the place where a baby grows and develops during pregnancy.
Fibroids can grow as a single nodule (one growth) or in a cluster. Fibroid clusters can range in size from 1 mm to more than 20 cm (8 inches) in diameter or even larger. For comparison, they can get as large as the size of a watermelon. These growths can develop within the wall of the uterus, inside the main cavity of the organ or even on the outer surface. Fibroids can vary in size, number and location within and on your uterus.
You may experience a variety of symptoms with uterine fibroids and these may not be the same symptoms that another woman with fibroids will experience. Because of how unique fibroids can be, your treatment plan will depend on your individual case.
Are fibroids common?
Fibroids are actually a very common type of growth in your pelvis. Approximately 40 to 80% of Women have fibroids. However, many people don’t experience any symptoms from their fibroids, so they don’t realize they have fibroids. This can happen when you have small fibroids — called asymptomatic because they don’t cause you to feel anything unusual.
Who is at risk for uterine fibroids?
There are several risk factors that can play a role in your chances of developing fibroids. These can include:
- Obesity and a higher body weight (more than 20% over the weight that’s considered healthy for you).
- Family history of fibroids.
- Not having children.
- Early onset of menstruation (getting your period at a young age).
- Late age for menopause.
- What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?
- Most fibroids do not cause any symptoms and don’t require treatment other than regular observation by your healthcare provider. These are typically small fibroids. When you don’t experience symptoms, it’s called an asymptomatic fibroid. Larger fibroids can cause you to experience a variety of symptoms, including:
- Excessive or painful bleeding during your period (menstruation).
- Bleeding between your periods.
- A feeling of fullness in your lower abdomen/bloating.
- Frequent urination (this can happen when a fibroid puts pressure on your bladder).
- Pain during sex.
- Low back pain.
- Constipation.
- Chronic vaginal discharge.
- Inability to urinate or completely empty your bladder.
- Increased abdominal distention (enlargement), causing your abdomen to look pregnant.
- The symptoms of uterine fibroids usually stabilize or go away after you’ve gone through menopause because hormone levels decline within your body.
Now you understand briefly about the effects of fibroid, especially large ones, please register and get your free uterine ultrasound and possible treatment .