Uterine Fibroids Symptoms

Uterine Fibroids: Introduction

Fibroid is a common term used to describe uterine fibroids or leiomyoma. It develops from the smooth layer of muscle and connective tissue of the uterus.

Fibroids can also occur in other parts of your body that includes nerves and ovaries. Most fibroids are non cancerous (benign) in nature and are found to occur in women during their later reproductive years.

What are the Uterine Fibroids Symptoms?

Below, you can read about the most common symptoms of uterine fibroids that can help increase your understanding about fibroids;

Pelvic Pain

You can experience sharp pains or dull ache that is constant as fibroids can compress other organs and put undue pressure on them (depends on the type of fibroid).

Back Pain

It has been observed that some women with fibroids may experience back pain or pain in the legs. This is likely because nerves linking your uterus to the brain are proximal to nerves of your back and legs.

Urinary Infections

Functions of your urinary system can be hampered by fibroids development that can result in urinary tract infections. It can also lead to difficult urination or increased urination frequency.

Heavy Menstruation

You may feel a need to change your pads at short intervals during your menstruation. This can be a sign that the fibroids development is causing the abnormal bleeding.

Cramps

For the uterus fibroids are foreign bodies that need to be expelled. As the uterus tries to expel the fibroids it results in pressure build up on the uterine fibroid that can lead to strong spasms.

Abdominal Swelling

Among common uterine fibroids signs and symptoms is a bulky belly which feels hard on touching. Some women with fibroids development may appear to be pregnant when in truth they are not.

Vaginal Bleeding

If you experience bleeding, after a considerable period of time of going through menopause, it can be among signs of uterine fibroids rapid development.

Constipation

Bowel movements can get disturbed as fibroids press on your colon. This causes pain during digestion process.

Moreover, uterine fibroids symptoms can disturb a healthy pregnancy (due to size and location of the fibroid). In some cases, fibroids that cause painful spasms of the uterus can become a possible factor for miscarriage.