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Symptoms
Fibroids generally
continue to grow until menopause and, although present, many women
do not suffer any symptoms. Such asymptomatic fibroids usually do
not require removal. When symptoms do occur, they may include:
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Heavy
menstrual periods and/or bleeding in between periods, which may
cause anemia requiring iron replacement or even blood transfusion
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Severe menstrual cramps
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Lower abdominal pain, fullness or pressure
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Frequent
urination due to pressure on the bladder from the enlarged,
fibroid uterus
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Problems
with fertility or miscarriage
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Pain during
sexual intercourse
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Back pain
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Constipation
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Swelling of
the legs
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These symptoms may exist
individually or in any combination.
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