Symptoms of Uterine fibroids

List of symptoms of Uterine fibroids:

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Uterine fibroids includes the 20 symptoms listed below:

• No symptoms - many fibroids caused no symptoms and are found only in routine gynecological exams or antenatal care
• Menstrual symptoms
  • Pelvic pain
  • Pelvic discomfort
  • Excessive menstrual bleeding
  • Painful menstrual bleeding
  • More frequent menstruation
  • Menstrual bleeding between periods
  • Vaginal discharge
• Lower abdominal fullness
• Frequent urination
• Bladder problems
• Reduced bladder capacity
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Low back pain
• Reproductive symptoms
  • Infertility
  • Female infertility
  • Recurrent spontaneous abortion
  • Early onset of labor

Note that Uterine fibroids symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Uterine fibroids signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Uterine fibroids?

The list of other diseases or medical conditions that may be on the differential diagnosis list of alternative diagnoses for Uterine fibroids includes:

• Adenomyosis
• Pregnancy
• Ovarian tumour
• Endometrial polyp (type of Polyp)
• Endometrial cancer

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Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms

Click on any of the symptoms below to see a full list of other causes including diseases, medical conditions, toxins, drug interactions, or drug side effect causes of that symptom.

• Bladder problems - see all causes of Bladder symptoms
• Early onset of labor - see all causes of Pregnancy symptoms
• Excessive menstrual bleeding - see all causes of Excessive menstrual bleeding
• Female infertility - see all causes of Female infertility
• Frequent urination - see all causes of Frequent urination
• Infertility - see all causes of Infertility
• Low back pain - see all causes of Lower back pain
• Lower abdominal fullness - see all causes of Abdominal swelling
• Menstrual bleeding between periods - see all causes of Menstrual irregularities
• Menstrual symptoms - see all causes of Menstrual irregularities
• More frequent menstruation - see all causes of Menstrual irregularities
• No symptoms - see all causes of No symptoms
• Pain during sexual intercourse - see all causes of Painful intercourse
• Painful menstrual bleeding - see all causes of Dysmenorrhea
• Pelvic discomfort - see all causes of Pelvic discomfort
• Pelvic pain - see all causes of Pelvic pain
• Recurrent spontaneous abortion - see all causes of Miscarriage
• Reduced bladder capacity - see all causes of Bladder symptoms
• Reproductive symptoms - see all causes of Sexual symptoms
• Vaginal discharge - see all causes of Vaginal discharge

Medical Books Online about Uterine fibroids

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Uterine leiomyomas: Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

Leiomyomas may be located within the uterine wall or may protrude into the endometrial cavity or from the serosal surface of the uterus. Most leiomyomas produce no symptoms. The most common symptom is abnormal bleeding, which typically presents clinically as menorrhagia. Uterine leiomyomas probably don’t cause pain directly except when associated with torsion of a pedunculated subserous tumor. Pelvic pressure and impingement on adjacent viscera are common indications for treatment. Various reproductive disorders, including infertility, recurrent spontaneous abortion, and preterm labor, have been attributed to uterine leiomyomas. Infertility, however, is rarely due to leiomyomas.

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Uterine leiomyomas: Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)

Leiomyomas may be located within the uterine wall or may protrude into the endometrial cavity or from the serosal surface of the uterus. Most leiomyomas produce no symptoms. The most common symptom is abnormal bleeding, which typically presents clinically as menorrhagia.

Uterine leiomyomas probably do not cause pain directly except when associated with torsion of a pedunculated subserous tumor. Pelvic pressure and impingement on adjacent viscera are common indications for treatment. Various reproductive disorders, including infertility, recurrent spontaneous abortion, and preterm labor, have been attributed to uterine leiomyomas.

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Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Uterine fibroids:

Most fibroids do not cause any symptoms and do not require treatment other than regular observation by a physician. Fibroids may be discovered during routine gynecologic examination or during prenatal care. Some women who have uterine fibroids, however, may experience symptoms such as excessive or painful bleeding during menstruation, bleeding between periods, a feeling of fullness in the lower abdomen, frequent urination resulting from a fibroid that compresses the bladder, pain during sexual intercourse, or low back pain. Reproductive symptoms such as infertility, recurrent spontaneous abortion, and early onset of labor during pregnancy have also been attributed to fibroids. In rare cases, a fibroid can compress and block the fallopian tube, preventing fertilization and migration of the ovum (egg); after surgical removal of the fibroid, fertility is generally restored. (Source: excerpt from Uterine Fibroids: NWHIC)

Uterine fibroids as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions

When considering symptoms of Uterine fibroids, it is also important to consider Uterine fibroids as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Uterine fibroids may cause:

• Birth hypoxia
• Dystocia
• Foetal malposition
• Intermenstrual PV bleed
• Meigs' syndrome
• Menorrhagia
• Perinatal morbidity
• Uterine enlargement
• Uterine fibroid red degeneration

Medical articles and books on symptoms:

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About signs and symptoms of Uterine fibroids:

The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Uterine fibroids. This signs and symptoms information for Uterine fibroids has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Uterine fibroids signs or Uterine fibroids symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Uterine fibroids may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Uterine fibroids symptoms.