Symptoms of Fibroids

Recognizing the Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids

Many women have become acclimated to the symptoms of fibroids, underestimating the severity they may represent. Although some women diagnosed with uterine fibroids continue to live a full, healthy life, if you begin to experience these symptoms you should consult your doctor as soon as possible. Some of the symptoms of fibroids include excessive menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain and pressure, and urinary incontinency and frequency. To locate a physician near you that can help identify symptoms of uterine fibroids and discuss various treatment options, please use our physician locator.

Other Symptoms of Fibroids

In addition to the common symptoms of fibroids mentioned above, others may include:

• Frequent occurrence of soiling events
• Pain in the back of the legs
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• An enlarged abdomen which may be mistaken for weight gain or pregnancy

Women experiencing these symptoms should consult their physician for professional diagnosis. These can often be symptoms of fibroids or other problems that should be diagnosed by a medical professional.

Treatment Options for Uterine Fibroids

There are several ways to relieve the symptoms of fibroids. Some methods take a pharmaceutical approach. There are various drugs available to help control symptoms. Doctors will sometimes prescribe birth control pills that trick the body into thinking it's pregnant. Other methods treat the fibroids themselves. A hysterectomy is also common. Since this is a highly invasive surgical procedure, used to remove fibroids by removing the uterus itself, many seek hysterectomy alternatives. A safe and effective alternative to hysterectomy procedures is known as uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), and is becoming more common as a method of uterine fibroid treatment that treating the uterine fibroids directly. UFE is a minimally invasive procedure that effectively cuts off the blood supply to the fibroids.

To learn more about UFE and other hysterectomy alternatives, please continue to explore our website. If you believe you may be experiencing the symptoms of fibroids, you should contact your doctor for diagnosis as soon as possible.