Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years.
Fibroids range in size from seedlings, undetectable by the human eye, to bulky masses that can distort and enlarge the uterus.
You can have a single fibroid or multiple ones. (Source: mayoclinic.org)
Though many women do not experience any symptom of fibroids, those women who experience symptoms presents a combination of the following signs and symptoms.
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Menstrual periods lasting more than a week
- Pelvic pressure or pain
- Frequent urination
- Difficulty emptying the bladder
- Constipation
- Backache or leg pains
Women must report immediately to the medical doctor if they experience any of the following
Pelvic pain that doesn’t go away
Overly heavy, prolonged or painful periods
Though the cause of uterine fibroids are not yet know, it is established that certain factors like genetics, hormones, extracellular matrix and other factors are associated with the development of uterine fibro
Though the cause of uterine fibroids are not yet know, it is established that certain factors like genetics, hormones, extracellular matrix and other factors are associated with the development of uterine fibroids
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