Symptoms of Uterine fibroids

General information about symptoms of Uterine fibroids: The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible symptoms of Uterine fibroids. This symptom information has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of symptoms of Uterine fibroids. Furthermore, symptoms of Uterine fibroids may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of symptoms and whether they are indeed symptoms of Uterine fibroids.

List of symptoms of Uterine fibroids: The list of symptoms mentioned in various sources for Uterine fibroids includes:

• No symptoms - many fibroids caused no symptoms and are found only in routine gynecological exams or antenatal care
• Menstrual symptoms
  • Pelvic pain
  • Pelvic discomfort
  • Excessive menstrual bleeding
  • Painful menstrual bleeding
  • More frequent menstruation
  • Menstrual bleeding between periods
  • Vaginal discharge
• Lower abdominal fullness
• Frequent urination
• Bladder problems
• Reduced bladder capacity
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Low back pain
• Reproductive symptoms
  • Infertility
  • Female infertility
  • Recurrent spontaneous abortion
  • Early onset of labor

Symptoms of Uterine fibroids: Most fibroids do not cause any symptoms and do not require treatment other than regular observation by a physician. Fibroids may be discovered during routine gynecologic examination or during prenatal care. Some women who have uterine fibroids, however, may experience symptoms such as excessive or painful bleeding during menstruation, bleeding between periods, a feeling of fullness in the lower abdomen, frequent urination resulting from a fibroid that compresses the bladder, pain during sexual intercourse, or low back pain. Reproductive symptoms such as infertility, recurrent spontaneous abortion, and early onset of labor during pregnancy have also been attributed to fibroids. In rare cases, a fibroid can compress and block the fallopian tube, preventing fertilization and migration of the ovum (egg); after surgical removal of the fibroid, fertility is generally restored. ¹

More symptoms of Uterine fibroids: In addition to the above information, to get a full picture of the possible symptoms of this condition and its related conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by complications of Uterine fibroids, underlying causes of Uterine fibroids, associated conditions for Uterine fibroids, risk factors for Uterine fibroids, or other related conditions.

Medical articles on symptoms: These general reference articles may be of interest:

• Symptoms of the Silent Killer Diseases
• Symptoms and Medical Malpractice

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