What is uterine fibroids? What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?

Many female friends find that they have uterine fibroids during routine physical examinations. They don’t know what uterine fibroids are, so they have a lot of fear and anxiety. Some even go to the doctor, which delays the treatment of the disease. So, what are uterine fibroids? What are the symptoms?

Doctors specializing in uterine fibroids say that although uterine fibroids are a benign tumor, the specific cause is still unclear. Studies have shown that excessive hormone secretion is the most common cause of uterine fibroids.

So what are uterine fibroids? According to authoritative experts, uterine fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyoma, are mostly asymptomatic, with a few showing vaginal bleeding, abdominal contact with the tumor and compression symptoms. If the pedicle is twisted or other conditions occur, it will cause pain. Multiple uterine fibroids are very common. The clinical manifestations of uterine fibroids often vary with the location, size, growth rate, whether there is secondary degeneration and complications of the fibroids. Common clinical phenomena are uterine bleeding, abdominal masses, pain, symptoms of proximity of adjacent organs, increased leucorrhea, infertility, anemia and heart dysfunction.

Many patients do not have any physical abnormalities in the early stages, and some patients find that they have uterine fibroids during pelvic examinations. Of course, if there are symptoms, it is related to the location of the fibroids, fibroid degeneration and production speed. The more common symptoms of uterine fibroids are: 1. Abdominal mass: abdominal distension, lower abdominal swelling, accompanied by a feeling of falling.

2. Menstrual changes: The most common symptoms are shortened menstrual cycle, increased menstrual volume, prolonged menstruation, irregular vaginal bleeding, etc.

3. Pain: Generally, patients do not have abdominal pain, but often have lower abdominal distension, back pain, etc.

4. Increased leucorrhea: Increased leucorrhea, sometimes with a large amount of purulent and bloody discharge and necrotic tissue.