What are the Signs and Symptoms of Fibroids?

It is estimated that 75% of women with fibroids do not have symptoms, therefore many women don't know they have fibroids.

 

Whether or not you have symptoms depends on

• the size of the fibroids
• where they are in your womb

 

This also affects the types of symptoms you are likely to have.

For example, a small fibroid in the wall of your womb probably won't cause any problems, whereas a large fibroid growing outward from your womb might press against your bladder, causing bladder problems.     

 

The most common symptoms of fibroids are:

• heavy menstrual bleeding
• a feeling of pressure in the pelvis (other symptoms depending on this include abdominal pain or pressure, changes in bladder and bowel patterns )

In some cases, infertility may be the result.