Uterine fibroids | uterus myoma
Diagnosis Pelvicexam Openpop-updialogbox Close PelvicexamPelvicexamDuringapelvicexam,yourdoctorinsertstwoglovedfingersinsideyourvagina.Whilesimultaneouslypressingdownonyourabdomen,heorshecanevaluateyouruterus,ovariesandotherpelvicorgans.Uterinefibroidsarefrequentlyfoundincidentallyduringaroutinepelvicexam.Yourdoctormayfeelirregularitiesintheshapeofyouruterus,suggestingthepresenceoffibroids.Ifyouhavesymptomsofuterinefibroids,yourdoctormayorde...
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Pelvic exam Pelvic examDuring a pelvic exam, your doctor inserts two gloved fingers inside your vagina. While simultaneously pressing down on your abdomen, he or she can evaluate your uterus, ovaries and other pelvic organs.
Uterine fibroids are frequently found incidentally during a routine pelvic exam. Your doctor may feel irregularities in the shape of your uterus, suggesting the presence of fibroids.
If you have symptoms of uterine fibroids, your doctor may order these tests:
Ultrasound. If confirmation is needed, your doctor may order an ultrasound. It uses sound waves to get a picture of your uterus to confirm the diagnosis and to map and measure fibroids.
A doctor or technician moves the ultrasound device (tran...