Uterine Fibroids: Understanding the Silent Growths

Uterine fibroids are benign (noncancerous) tumors that develop within the muscular wall of the uterus, most commonly during a woman’s reproductive years. They vary in size from small nodules invisible to the naked eye to large masses that can distort the shape of the uterus. While fibroids are not life‑threatening, they can significantly impact a woman’s health and quality of life. Symptoms may include heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, irregular cycles, pelvic pain, pressure sensations, and sometimes infertility or complications during pregnancy.

Allopathic view

According to the conventional system of medicine, exact cause of fibroid formation remains uncertain, though hormonal factors—particularly estrogen and progesterone—are known to stimulate their growth. Genetic predisposition and lifestyle influences may also contribute. From a broader perspective, fibroids reflect the complex interplay between biology, environment, and constitution.

Homoeopathic view

In homoeopathic philosophy, uterine fibroids are often considered to have a sycotic origin, linked to the gonorrhoeal miasm, and may be either acquired or congenital. This view emphasizes the deeper constitutional roots of disease, reminding us that fibroids are not merely local growths but part of a wider systemic imbalance.

TYPE OF UTERINE FIBROID 

The four main type of the uterine fibroid are intramural, submucosal, subserosal and pedunculated fibroid. each are different from other based on location in uterus. 

Intramural Fibroids: take origin within the uterus wall, it is the most common type of uterine fibroid, can enlarge and distort the uterus. cause heavy bleeding, pain and weighted feeling the pelvic region. 

Subserosal Fibroids: take origin from the outer surface of the uterus. it grows outward, exert pressure on surrounding organ. Back pain, urinary frequency and abdominal pressure are the characteristic symptoms. 

Submucosal Fibroids: it lies just beneath the uterine lining (Endometrium) least common but most symptomatic, can protrude into the uterine cavity. can produce heavy, prolonged bleeding and infertility. 

Pedunculated Fibroids: attached to the uterus wall by a stalk, it may be inside or outside the uterus. it exerts the symptoms of sharp pelvic pain and pressure symptoms.  

KEY NOTES FEATURE 

Intramural fibroids are the most common 

Submucosal fibroids often cause the most severe bleeding and fertility problems 

Subserosal fibroids mainly cause pressure effects on nearby organs 

Pedunculated fibroids can be particularly painful if twisted 

ETIOLOGY (Cause of the disease) according to Dr. Hahnemann, three miasm are responsible for all type of disease, well known as the Psora (Poision of itch), Sycosis (Poision of Gonorrhoea), Syphilis (Poision of Syphilis). Out of three Psora is contagious miasm and Sycosis and Syphilis are Sexually transmitted disease. 

Uterine fibroids are of sycotic origin and are generally secondary to other sycotic infections, such as offensive, acrid, and itching leucorrhoea, burning urination, and vaginal irritation. When these underlying infections are suppressed through external applications or aggressive heroic medicines, the consequence is often the development of uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroid may be acquired or congenital. 

Congenital uterine fibroids typically manifest at puberty or during the reproductive period. They are always the result of an inherited sycotic miasm.  

MAJOR COMPLICATIONS OF UTERINE FIBROID 

1. Menstrual and Bleeding-Related

Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) – can cause prolonged or painful periods.

Anemia – chronic blood loss may lead to iron-deficiency anemia, fatigue, and weakness.

Intermenstrual bleeding – spotting or bleeding between cycles.

2. Reproductive and Fertility Issues

Infertility – fibroids may distort the uterine cavity, block fallopian tubes, or interfere with implantation.

Recurrent miscarriages – especially with submucosal fibroids that affect the endometrium.

Complications during pregnancy – increased risk of preterm labor, malpresentation of the fetus, placental abruption, and cesarean delivery.

3. Pressure Symptoms

Urinary problems – frequent urination, urgency, or difficulty emptying the bladder due to pressure on the bladder.

Constipation – fibroids pressing on the rectum.

Pelvic pain or pressure – chronic discomfort, heaviness, or lower back pain.

4. Rare but Serious Complications

Fibroid degeneration – when fibroids outgrow their blood supply, causing severe pain and fever.

Acute urinary retention – in very large fibroids compressing the bladder outlet.

Hydronephrosis – obstruction of ureters leading to kidney complications (rare).

Malignant transformation – extremely rare

INDICATED REMEDY (Each and every medicine is useful if selected on symptomatology)