What are the 4 manifestations of uterine fibroids? What are the most common symptoms of uterine fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are a common gynecological tumor that develops in the smooth muscle cells in the uterine wall. Although most uterine fibroids are benign, they may still cause some discomfort and symptoms. Here are 4 common manifestations of uterine fibroids and the most common symptoms.

1. Uterine fibroids may increase in size and compress the bladder, causing urination problems. Patients may experience frequent urination, urgency, and difficulty urinating. They may also need to get up more often to urinate at night. These symptoms may affect quality of life because patients need to go to the bathroom more frequently.

2. Compression of the rectum leading to constipation: The enlargement of uterine fibroids may also compress the rectum, leading to constipation. Patients may find themselves feeling bloated, having difficulty defecating, and having to strain to defecate. Long-term constipation may cause bloating, abdominal pain, and discomfort.

3. Cause menstrual abnormalities: Uterine fibroids may also cause menstrual abnormalities, the most common of which is excessive and prolonged menstruation. Patients may experience symptoms such as increased menstrual flow, prolonged menstruation, irregular menstruation, and shortened menstrual intervals. These menstrual abnormalities may lead to anemia because heavy bleeding can cause iron loss.

4. Cause pelvic pain: When uterine fibroids grow and compress nearby tissues and organs, patients may experience pelvic pain. This pain may be worse during menstruation and there may also be a certain degree of discomfort at other times. The degree and location of pelvic pain vary from patient to patient.

In addition to the above four manifestations, uterine fibroids may also cause other symptoms, such as pain during sexual intercourse, abdominal lumps, and infertility. Although the symptoms of uterine fibroids may have an adverse effect on the patient's life, not all patients will experience symptoms. Some patients may not find out that they have uterine fibroids in their entire lives, but they are accidentally discovered during routine examinations.

As a type of gynecological tumor, the most common symptom of uterine fibroids is menstrual abnormalities. According to a study, about 70% of patients with uterine fibroids will experience menstrual abnormalities. This includes not only increased menstrual volume and prolonged menstruation, but may also include intermenstrual bleeding, irregular menstruation, and shortened menstrual intervals. Therefore, for women with menstrual abnormalities, uterine fibroids should be excluded from the differential diagnosis of gynecological diseases.

The four common manifestations of uterine fibroids include compression of the bladder causing urination problems, compression of the rectum causing constipation, abnormal menstruation, and pelvic pain. The most common symptom is abnormal menstruation, so for women with abnormal menstruation, they should seek medical attention and receive relevant examinations and treatment in time to rule out the possibility of uterine fibroids. Early diagnosis and treatment can help patients relieve symptoms and improve their quality of life.