What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?

What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?

Symptoms of uterine fibroids include menstrual abnormalities and dysmenorrhea, abnormal vaginal discharge, lower abdominal mass, compression symptoms, etc.

1. Abnormal menstruation and dysmenorrhea:

Menstrual abnormalities and dysmenorrhea are the main symptoms of uterine fibroids. Most of them are manifested as increased menstrual volume and menstruation lasting more than a week. Some may manifest as irregular vaginal bleeding and menstrual abdominal pain.

2. Abnormal vaginal discharge:

Most of the symptoms are increased vaginal discharge, sometimes with a large amount of purulent vaginal discharge, and a few vaginal discharges contain a large amount of purulent blood, accompanied by a foul odor.

3. Lower abdominal mass:

Fibroids are small and have no lumps. When they grow to a certain size, they can be felt as lumps in the abdomen. Abdominal lumps are usually located in the middle of the lower abdomen. They are solid, movable, non-tender, and slow-growing. Huge fibroids can sometimes be removed from the vaginal opening.

4. Compression symptoms:

Bladder compression can cause frequent urination, urgent urination, dysuria, and urinary retention. Ureter compression can block the upper urinary tract, causing ureteral dilatation and even hydronephrosis. Rectal compression can cause symptoms such as lower abdominal distension and constipation.