Suberosal Fibroid Treatment

What Is a Subserosal Fibroid?

A subserosal fibroid is a uterine fibroid that grows on the outside of the uterus and into the pelvis. Some are pedunculated (attached by a narrow stalk). While this type of uterine fibroid is almost always benign (noncancerous), they can cause significant discomfort and interfere with nearby organ functions.

Subserosal Fibroid Symptoms

While many women with subserosal fibroids do not experience any symptoms, others may need treatment to alleviate pain and discomfort. Common symptoms include:

• A heaviness or fullness in your stomach.
• Heavy menstrual bleeding.
• Severe cramping during menstruation.
• A frequent urge to urinate.
• Constipation or bloating.
• Abdominal or pelvic pain.
• Unexplained weight gain.
• A backache or leg pain.
• Issues with fertility.

What Causes Subserosal Fibroids?

While the exact cause of subserosal fibroids is unknown, research suggests they may be primarily linked to genetics and hormone imbalances. Fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone levels can stimulate fibroid growth.

Subserosal Fibroids Risk Factors

• A family history of fibroids.
• Being of reproductive age (15-49 years).
• Excess body fat.
• Diets high in red meat.
• Chronis stress.
• Chronic conditions (e.g., endometriosis).
• Exposure to certain chemicals to toxins.
• High blood pressure.
• Irregular menstrual cycles.

Diagnosis of Subserosal Fibroids

For many women, subserosal fibroids do not cause symptoms. That’s why regular check-ups and preventive health screenings are essential.

Uterine fibroids are often found by chance during a routine pelvic exam and later confirmed by ultrasound or other imaging technologies (e.g., magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography).

These tests allow your doctor or specialist to determine the location, size, type, and number of fibroids, helping guide the most effective treatment plan.

Treatment Options for Subserosal Fibroids

If you have subserosal uterine fibroids on your uterus that are large enough to cause symptoms, your doctor may recommend treatment. At Georgia Fibroids, we offer several effective solutions to help relieve your fibroid symptoms.

Non-Surgical Subserosal Fibroid Treatments

We offer advanced treatments to help minimize subserosal fibroid symptoms without requiring lengthy hospitalization or invasive surgeries. Two of the most innovative procedures include

• Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)
  Uterine Fibroids Embolization (UFE) is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure that blocks blood flow to the fibroid, causing them to shrink. This option helps relieve painful or worrisome symptoms like heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, and abdominal pressure while preserving your uterus.
• Uterine Fibroid Ablation
  We offer three targeted, minimally invasive procedures for treating subserosal fibroids: radiofrequency ablation (RFA), cryoablation, and high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU).

Subserosal Fibroid Surgery Options

If fibroid symptoms do not improve with medication or non-surgical treatment, or if your gynecologist suspects fibroids may be causing infertility, pain, or excessive bleeding, a myomectomy or hysterectomy may be required.

• Myomectomy
  Removes subserosal fibroids from the uterus while preserving fertility.
• Hysterectomy
  Removes the uterus, permanently preventing future fibroid growth and pregnancy.

Contact Us Today for a Personalized Subserosal Fibroid Treatment

Georgia Fibroids offers an innovative approach to fibroid pain management. If you struggle with debilitating uterine fibroid symptoms, please contact our caring team to find out if our minimally invasive UFE procedure in Atlanta is right for you. Schedule a consultation today.