Calcified Fibroid

[JHN62]

Hi, has anyone had any experience or knowledge of calcified Fibroid please?

I was surprised to be diagnosed with mine following an mri for lumbar & hip issues. I had myenectomy in 2012 & several Fibroids removed, they were causing excessive bleeding, abdominal pain & bloating. Since then I have had no reason to suspect another, but I did put the increase in weight & belly down to the menopause & just generally getting older - 59. I have always been reasonable fit & active, just had a little paunch I couldn't shift, so was this the Fibroid I now wonder? My question now is should I be doing anything about it? I am currently on a lot of meds treating chronic back & hip issues and to be honest, the Fibroid is the least of my issues, but I don't want to get into more bother by ignoring it! Plus, if I can get rid of it I may lose some weight & gain that washboard stomach - yeah, right!!!

TIA for any useful insight

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer]

🤔 Speak to your GP for the best advice about this.

Calcified fibroids are different only because they typically have become larger than the blood supply that was attributed to the growth. Now that the blood supply has been compromised the tumor degenerates and may become smaller. In this process calcium is produced and leaves deposits on the mass. The fibroid is now calcified and has a somewhat grainy texture.

The treatment options for the calcified fibroid do not vary from the treatment modalities that were available to treat the fibroid prior to the calcification. A major factor in treatment is whether or not you want to bear children.

It is necessary to have a gynecologist who is aware of the modern approaches to calcified fibroid treatment as there have been many new additions to the course of symptom relief.

How are calcified fibroids treated?

There are a variety of treatments available for calcified fibroids. The first step in any treatment plan should be a thorough diagnostic assessment including a detailed conversation about the symptoms, a pelvic exam, and imaging tests, if necessary. The symptoms common to fibroids can also be caused by other conditions such as uterine polyps, polycystic ovary syndrome, or endometriosis. The treatments for each condition are different, so an accurate diagnosis is essential to effective treatment. Many doctors will suggest a conservative approach to treating fibroids including the use of over the counter NSAID painkillers or ibuprofen to address pain and cramping. Some women may also benefit from birth control pills to regulate their hormones or progesterone creams to provide relief from some of the discomfort associated with calcified fibroids.

In more severe cases, the doctor may recommend a myomectomy, which is the removal of the fibroid, or a hysterectomy if the fibroid is too large or embedded in the uterine wall. However, for many women, by the time a fibroid reaches the calcification stage, the worst of her symptoms are over and if the fibroid is not negatively affecting her fertility, some doctors may suggest doing nothing and waiting out.

What should I do if I have a calcified fibroid?

If you have a calcified fibroid, it is highly likely that you have experienced some painful symptoms including abnormal or heavy periods, severe cramping and abdominal pain, urinary issues, weight gain, and/or swelling in the lower waist. You may have already seen a doctor about these symptoms and are in a treatment plan. If you haven’t, make an appointment for diagnosis.

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[JHN62 in reply to wobblybee]

Thank you Wobblybee. I will at some stage speak to my GP, to be honest other than perhaps contributing to my tummy size, I have no noticeable symptoms. However, I have been on a heavy meds regime for the past 6 months, for other issues, so that may have masked any cramps or discomfort?

Was just curious to know if anyone else had been diagnosed with them.

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