How to diagnose Uterine Fibroids.

Symptoms attributable to uterine fibroidsBenign tumours, most often in the uterus. can also be caused by a number of other conditions, notably ovarianrelating to the ovaries cysts, endometriosisA condition in which tissue that normally lines the uterus (womb) of a woman is found outside the uterus or in other parts of the body. and pelvicRelating to the pelvis. infectionInvasion by organisms that may be harmful, for example bacteria or parasites.. As such, it is particularly important that the most appropriate investigative

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technique is used to determine an accurate diagnosisThe process of determining which condition a patient may have. and subsequent options for treatment.

In the follow up to his article on Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids Consultant Gynaecologist Adrian Lower looks at the investigation techniques used to establish a diagnosis of uterine fibroids and explains how to determine the best course of management.