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What other tests are done to diagnose fibroids?
A pelvic ultrasound, performed either abdominally or transvaginally, is the gold standard for confirming the diagnosis of uterine fibroids. The ultrasound is used to determine the location, size, and number of fibroids.
What is a rectovaginal examination of uterine Fibroids, and is it necessary?
In the rectovaginal examination of Uterine Fibroids, your doctor places one lubricated gloved finger in the vagina and another in the rectum. Pressure is usually applied on the lower abdomen at the same time.
What is a bimanual examination of Uterine Fiboids?
In the Bimanual Examination of Uterine Fibroids, your physician places one or two lubricated gloved fingers into the vagina, while pressing on the lower abdomen with the other hand.This action allows the doctor to evaluate the size, position, and shape of the uterus and both ovaries.
Diagnosis Of Uterine Fibroids
As with any medical condition, your physician will begin by taking a detailed medical history For Diagnosis of Uterine Fibroids.You will be asked a number of specific questions about your:
Different Types Of Fibroids
Fibroids are generally named based on their location in specific areas of the uterus. The symptoms that they cause are usually associated with their location.
