Uterine dilatation disease
Except for pregnancy , uterine dilation can be a symptom of a medical condition that requires treatment. Fibroids. Uterine fibroids most commonly affect women over the age of 30, especially those who are overweight or obese. Hormonal and genetic factors also contribute to the risk of fibroids. In most cases, fibroids are very small, but sometimes they can weigh up to several tens of grams. A woman can carry one or more fibroids in her uterus. The tumor dilates the uterus and also causes symptoms, such as: Feeling of fullness or pressure in the lower abdomen. Painful and prolonged menstrual periods, sometimes accompanied by blood clots. Bleeding between periods. - Constipation ; urinating frequently. - Pain during intercourse. Treatment: One treatment for uterine fibroids is called cutting off the blood supply to the fibroid so that it shrinks and eventually dies; or surgery to remove fibroids or surgery to remove ...