Diagram Myoma i

Predisposing Factors:  Age

h. High-fat Diet

 Gender

i. Obesity

 Race

j. Family history

 Lifestyle

k. Anxiety

Precipitating Factors: a.

 Early Menarche

Replacement

Therapy (Premarin)

ETIOLOGY: Unknown

Hormone



Anovulation

b.

Luteal Insuffiency

a. Nulliparity b. Use of oral contraceptives

S/Sx:

Estrogen Dominance

-swelling of breasts If not treated

-depression -loss of sexual

Proliferation of cells in

drive

the uterus

-dysmenorrhea

Treatment: -GnRH agonist -Tamoxifen -SERM

Overgrowth of the endometrial lining Diagnostic Tests: -Pelvic examination

Development of uterine fibroid

-Ultrasonography Interference in the vascular supply

Degeneration in the

Sx:

If treated with

interior part of the fibroid

Hypermenorrhea

radiation

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