Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that can develop on the inside or outside of the muscular wall of your uterus. Typically, they do not require treatment. However, uterine fibroids can grow large and cause problems. Even small fibroids can be problematic, depending on their location and cause pelvic pain, pressure, infertility and abnormal uterine bleeding.
Signs and Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids
When uterine fibroids become too large, too numerous or start pressing against another organ, patients may experience pelvic pain or pressure and changes with menstruation. Additional symptoms include:
- Abdominal swelling and constipation
- Difficulty emptying bladder
- Enlargement of the lower abdomen
- Fatigue due to heavy periods and bleeding
- Frequent urination
- Heavy, irregular or prolonged menstrual bleeding
- Infertility or difficulty getting pregnant
- Lower back pain or leg pain
- Miscarriage(s)
- Pain during sexual intercourse
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