SYMPTOMS OF UTERINE FIBROIDS
Uterine fibroids are a common condition among women. Many women may not require surgical treatment for uterine fibroids, depending on the severity of their symptoms. But the presence of fibroids may still be worrisome for most women, especially those who want to become pregnant.
Fibroids are common in women of reproductive age. They are aberrant uterine growths that are normally harmless and seldom cause uterine cancer. Fibroids differ in size and location. Some are little, while others can be quite huge and deform the uterus. A type of fibroids called the subserosal fibroids develop outside the uterus, while intramural fibroids develop within the uterine wall and submucosal fibroids develop within the uterus, or womb. A woman with fibroids may or may not be able to conceive, depending on her condition. Let’s find out if you can get pregnant if you have fibroids.
Symptoms of fibroids
Since fibroids do not usually cause symptoms, it is possible to have them and be unaware of them. Some of the common symptoms of fibroids include:
- Menstrual cycles that be heavy or prolonged
- Irregular menstrual bleeding
- Back discomfort in the lower back
- Lower abdominal discomfort
- Pain when having sex
