Definition : It is benign of tumour or growth arising from the muscular layer of the uterus with intervening fibrous tissue. Cause : Age : Seen after menarche to menopause. Average - 30 to 35 years. Rare - before puberty and after menopause. Hereditary : History of tumour in the family. Parity : Common in nulliparous. Mechanical stress : Fibromsculor reaction of the uterus to mechanical stress. Ovarian function : Not clear but the oestrogen is responsible for the growth of fibroid so during pregnancy fibroid increase in size and reduces after menopause. OCP ( Oral Contraceptive Pills ) Types of fibroid : Uterine fibroid : 1. Corporeal fibroid : Interstitial Subserous Submucous 2. Cervical fibroid : Interstitial or Intramural fibroid : Growth of fibroid in myometrium may push itself to form submucous or subserous. Commonest variety. A posterior wall more affected than the arterial wall. Subserous fibr
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