What are the symptoms of subcapsular fibroids? What does it mean that the uterine fibroid capsule is intact?

What are the symptoms of subcapsular fibroids? What does it mean that the uterine fibroid capsule is intact?

Uterine fibroids are common benign tumors in gynecology and can be found in many women. They usually grow in the uterine wall, and some grow in the uterine cavity or outside the uterus. If the fibroids grow in the submucosal layer of the uterus and are covered by the uterine capsule, we call them subcapsular fibroids. So, what are the symptoms of subcapsular fibroids?

1. Irregular menstruation: Subcapsular fibroids can lead to an increase in menstrual flow, prolonged menstruation or interrupted menstruation, and may also be accompanied by symptoms such as menstrual pain.

2. Pelvic pain: Some patients may experience pelvic pain, which is caused by the compression of subuterine capsule fibroids.

3. Non-menstrual bleeding: Some patients with subcapsular fibroids may experience non-menstrual vaginal bleeding, which is caused by the fibroids irritating or damaging the uterine mucosa.

4. Difficulty urinating: If the subcapsular fibroids grow to a certain size, they may compress the bladder, leading to symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and difficulty urinating.

5. Constipation or painful defecation: The growth of fibroids may also put pressure on the intestines, causing constipation, painful defecation and other problems.

6. Vulvar swelling: Subcapsular fibroids may also cause discomfort such as vulvar swelling by compressing nearby nerves and tissues.

The above are just some of the possible symptoms of subcapsular fibroids. The actual symptoms may vary depending on individual circumstances. If you experience similar symptoms, it is recommended that you consult a professional doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

So, what does it mean for a uterine fibroid capsule to be intact?

Uterine fibroids with intact capsules refer to fibroids that grow in the submucosal layer of the uterine wall and are separated from the uterus by a complete capsule. Compared with other types of uterine fibroids, fibroids with intact capsules are easier to detect and diagnose.

An intact capsule usually helps protect the fibroids from irritation, infection, or spread. However, this does not mean that fibroids are completely free of problems. Even with an intact capsule, fibroids can still cause problems such as irregular menstruation, pelvic pain, and infertility. In addition, the size, number, and location of the fibroids can also affect the severity of symptoms.

Therefore, regardless of whether the uterine fibroids have a complete capsule or not, patients should seek medical attention and receive appropriate treatment in a timely manner. Doctors will develop a personalized treatment plan based on the size, number, location of the fibroids and the patient's symptoms to relieve symptoms, protect fertility and improve quality of life.

In short, subcapsular fibroids may cause a variety of symptoms, such as irregular menstruation, pelvic pain, and non-menstrual bleeding. The integrity of the uterine fibroid capsule means that the fibroid grows in the submucosal layer of the uterine wall and is separated from other tissues by the intact capsule. Regardless of whether the fibroid has an intact capsule or not, patients should seek medical attention and receive treatment in a timely manner to protect their reproductive function and improve their quality of life.