Uterine Fibroids Symptoms
Most uterine fibroids do not cause any visible symptoms and do not need any treatment other than regular observations by your physician. Fibroids can normally shrink with time and they can also change in size steadily or suddenly over a long period of time. Small fibroids typically do not show any symptoms and the doctors refer the condition as an asymptomatic fibroid of uterine. The change in size of the uterine fibroids can happen for a number of reasons but in most patients, it is because of the alterations in your body’s hormones. [2]
When a woman has high levels of hormones in her body, fibroids tend to get bigger. The symptoms of uterine fibroids typically stabilize or subside after a woman goes through her menopause phase of her life as the hormone levels decline within the body. However, larger fibroids can lead you to experience a variety of symptoms, such as: [3]
Excessive and painful bleeding during menstruation
Excessive and frequent menstrual bleeding is one of the common symptoms of uterine fibroids. Most of the women experience heavy bleeding which is quite painful and describe the heaviness as soaking of the sanitary pad in less than an hour. Bleeding is so heavy and prolonged that women are not able to leave the house especially during the heaviest day of the flow as blood clots keep on passing. Moreover, as a result of prolonged bleeding some women might develop anemia which is also known as a low blood count. Anemia can result in headaches, lightheadedness, and fatigue in some women. It is important to consult to a doctor if heavy bleeding due to uterine fibroids is interfering with your everyday life and if you are noticing any symptoms of anemia.