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Symptoms of Fibroids

Although uterine fibroids affect many premenopausal women, because symptoms of fibroids are often vague, most go undiagnosed. Fifty percent of fibroids are asymptomatic, and are only found during a pelvic examination or if a woman is having difficulty conceiving.

There are certain symptoms that may be considered good indicators:

Abdominal swelling - Hard on touch and bulging belly is a sign of fibroid. Women with fibroids look pregnant and the swelling gets bad with time.

Heavy menstrual bleeding: Extremely heavy bleeding is often associated with the presence of a fibroid. In extreme cases, the loss of blood can be so excessive that a transfusion is necessary.

Irregular menstrual bleeding: Bleeding in between periods, or menstruation with a duration greater than six days is another associated symptom. Heavy clotting can also occur.

Postmenopausal bleeding: Women may find that they are having vaginal bleeding after menopause has ended, even after several years of not having had a period.

Pain in the back, or backs of the legs: Because of the proximity of the nerves that link the uterus to the brain, and the nerves that link the back and legs to the brain, pressure from uterine fibroids can cause seemingly unassociated pains.

Cramping – fibroids can provoke erratic and aggressive muscle spasms, as the uterus recognizes them as foreign body that it needs to expel. It can be similar to the feeling of non induced labor, and as the resulting pain increases painkiller remedies go to no avail.

Pain in the pelvic region: Both sharp pains and steady, dull aches can be associated with the presence of fibroids. Because of their size, fibroids can exert pressure on other, nearby organs as well.

Urinary problems – As in pregnancy women with fibroid have frequent urination . If the fibroid is blocking the urinary system there is difficulty urinating and urinary tract infections are also common.

Constipation – fibroids compressing your colon can result to irregular bowel movements, cause irregular and very uncomfortable pain when digesting, and can be easily misconstrued for irritable bowel syndrome.

Problems with intercourse: Pain may be felt during intercourse, depending on the location of the fibroid. The other associated symptoms can contribute to a feeling of exhaustion and irritability, also causing problems within relationships.

Infertility or miscarriage: Fibroids can block the fallopian tubes, preventing conception. They may also cause miscarriages due to uterine cramping, or interfere with the development of the unborn baby.

The most significant indication to note is that it’s integral to take action to dissipate your fibroids now, rather than waiting until later. Even if your fibroids are minimal and seemingly are no problem, they can in turn develop rapidly and can lead to serious consequences on the well-being of your other internal organs.

Consider that for each woman who has been diagnosed with a fibroid causing her to look very pregnant, or bleeding so excessively that her life is in danger, there was a time when she did not even know she had one. It is important not to wait.

Taking steps now can save you from risky or repeated surgery, or a regimen of drugs that could have negative and even dangerous side effects. More information is available at http://www.symptomsoffibroidsblog.com

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