Diagram Myoma i
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Estrogen Dominance S/Sx: -swelling of breasts -depression -loss of sexual drive - dysmenorrhea Proliferation of cells in the uterus Development of uterine fibroid Interference in the vascular supply Degeneration in the interior part of the fibroid Overgrowth of the endometrial lining Treatmen t: -GnRH agonist - Tamoxife n -SERM Diagnostic Tests: -Pelvic examination - Ultrasonography Sx: Hypermenorrhea If treated with radiation If not treated 29 Predisposing Factors: Age h. High-fat Diet Gender i. Obesity Race j. Family history Lifestyle k. ETIOLOGY: Unknown Precipitating Factors: a. Hormone Replacement Therapy (Premarin) Anovulation b. Luteal Insuffiency
Transcript of Diagram Myoma i
Estrogen Dominance S/Sx:
-swelling of
breasts
-depression
-loss of sexual
drive
-dysmenorrhea
Proliferation of cells in
the uterus
Development of uterine fibroid
Interference in the vascular supply
Degeneration in the
interior part of the fibroid
Overgrowth of the endometrial lining
Treatment:
-GnRH
agonist
-Tamoxifen
-SERM
Diagnostic Tests:
-Pelvic examination
-Ultrasonography
Sx:
Hypermenorrhea
If treated with
radiation
If not treated
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Predisposing Factors:
Age h. High-fat Diet
Gender i. Obesity
Race j. Family history
Lifestyle k. Anxiety
Early Menarche
a. Nulliparity
b. Use of oral contraceptives
ETIOLOGY:
Unknown
Precipitating Factors:
a. Hormone Replacement
Therapy (Premarin)
Anovulation
b. Luteal Insuffiency