Uterine fibroids can cause several symptoms, which vary depending on their size, amount, and location in the uterus. The most common symptoms are abdominal cramps and bleeding outside your period, however, in some cases, the presence of fibroids does not cause symptoms and is only discovered during routine exams.
As a benign tumor, fibroids generally do not pose a danger to a woman’s health and her symptoms can be controlled with medications, which should be recommended by the gynecologist, or in some cases surgery may be necessary to remove them.
Symptoms of myoma vary by type, quantity, and size, with the main symptoms:
For pregnant women, the symptoms of myomas are the same, but they can become more intense during pregnancy, it is important to rest so as not to put the baby’s health at risk. See other symptoms caused by changes in the uterus.
Symptoms of uterine fibroids may also vary depending on the type of fibroid, such as:
Also, if the woman has many fibroids or if they are large, the symptoms may be more severe. Learn more about the types of uterine fibroids.
Diagnosis of uterine fibroids is made by the gynecologist, observing the female genitalia and feeling the abdomen, to feel the contour of the uterus. If a woman develops symptoms or changes during the clinical exam, an abdominal or transvaginal ultrasound may be recommended.
In addition, in some cases, your doctor may order more specific tests, such as hysteroscopy, hysterosonic, and hysterosalpingography, for example, that are useful for evaluating the uterine cavity.
Know what can lead to fibroid formation
The treatment of fibroids is done in women with symptoms and hormonal medications, such as the contraceptive pill, may be recommended to reduce the size of the fibroid and thus relieve symptoms.
In addition, your doctor may recommend the use of anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen, for example, to relieve symptoms that bother women, such as colic.
In some cases, especially when the fibroid is very large and symptoms are more severe, surgery to remove the fibroid may be recommended. See how myoma surgery goes.