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Featured Article Differential Diagnosis: Ruling Out Other Causes Diagnosis of uterine fibroids is usually straightforward. After a pelvic exam, a hysteroscopy, or other diagnostic tool is ordered to rule out conditions with similar symptoms. The Pelvic Exam Most fibroids are detected during a routine pelvic exam. As the doctor palpates the abdomen, he or she can feel unusual growths or solid areas in the uterus. After diagnostic tests confirm the presence of fibroids, another pelvic exam will be scheduled four to six months later. This second exam checks for unusually rapid growth of the fibroid. If it is stable (i.e., not growing rapidly) and not causing any symptoms, semi-annual or annual follow-ups will be enough to monitor the growth. Diagnostic Tools Although a pelvic exam detects fibroids, the possibility of other conditions must be ruled out. To do this, a number of diagnostic procedures may be ordered. Most often, a simple x-ray or abdominal ultrasound is enough to confirm the diagnosis. Some needs (such as determining the location of the fibroid) may require more sophisticated procedures. Read on to learn more about diagnosing uterine fibroid tumors.			Blogs
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Myomectomy: Removal of the Fibroid TumorExplains myomectomy procedures, including laparoscopy surgery. Discusses how the operation affects getting pregnant, and how pelvic adhesions may affect fertility.
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Uterine Fibroids: Non-Cancerous Tumors of the UterusProvides an introduction to uterine fibroid tumors, explaining how hormones may influence fibroid growth during pregnancy and menopause.
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Uterine Fibroid Symptoms and ComplicationsLists uterine fibroid symptoms, including abnormal menstruation, pelvic pain, miscarriage, menorrhagia, anemia, constipation, and hemorrhoids.
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