Fibroid Treatment in Gurgaon

Fibroids are benign tumors occuring in the Uterus. They are rare before the age of 20 years.

Depending upon the location, Uterine fibroids may present as
Bleeding between periods
Frequency of Urination
Pelvic cramping or painful periods
Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia)
Menstrual periods that may last longer than normal
Sensation of fullness or pressure in lower abdomen

Fibroids are often described by their location in the uterus:
Myometrial -- in the muscle wall of the uterus
Submucosal -- just under the surface of the uterine lining
Subserosal -- just under the outside covering of the uterus
Pendunculated -- occurring on a long stalk on the outside of the uterus or inside the cavity of the uterus

Surgery and procedures used to treat fibroids include:
1. Hysteroscopic resection of fibroids: Women who have fibroids growing inside the uterine cavity may need this outpatient procedure to remove the fibroid tumors.
2. Uterine artery embolization: This procedure stops the blood supply to the fibroid, causing it to die and shrink. This procedure is done by an interventional radiologist, in consultation with Gynecologist.
3. Myomectomy: This surgery removes the fibroids. It is often the chosen treatment for women who want to have children, because it usually can preserve fertility.
For any queries, pl contact our Gynecologist

PAP Smear : What you MUST know to prevent Cervical Cancer

 
 
Cancer of the cervix  is the  most common genital cancer among women worldwide. The best way to detect cervical cancer is by having regular Pap smears.  A Pap smear is a microscopic examination of cells taken from the uterine cervix.
 
A Pap smear can detect certain viral infections such as human papillomavirus (HPV), that is known to cause cervical cancer.

Risks factors for cancer of the cervix include  the following:

• Multiple sexual partners (or sexual partners who have had multiple partners)
• Starting sexual intercourse at an early age
• Weakened immune system
• Previous cancer of the lower genital tract

Cervical cancer screening by PAP smear is now recommended every 3 years starting at age 21. Screening may be carried out every 5 years for women over age 30 if a Pap smear and HPV test are performed.

Women over age 65 or older who have had three or more normal Pap tests in a row and no abnormal Pap test results in the last 10 years may choose to stop having Pap tests.

A negative or normal test finding means that the cervix looks healthy. All the cells are of a healthy size and shape.
A positive or abnormal test finding means that there is something unusual  in the sample. The test found cells of a different size and shape.

An abnormal Pap smear result does not always indicate cancer. Cells sometimes appear abnormal but are not cancerous. The woman will have to return to the doctor for follow-up care.

• An infection of the cervix may cause an abnormal test result. A yeast, trichomonas, chlamydial, or gonorrheal infection can cause the cervical cells to appear inflamed. If the Pap smear result is positive because of an infection, the underlying cause should be treated. The test should then be repeated in 2-3 months, because cancer of the cervix can be hidden by an infection. After the infection is treated, the Pap smear result usually returns to normal.

          A check-up with a doctor is necessary.
A vaccine is now available to prevent HPV infection,

For any further queries, pl contact your gynecologist