Uterine fibroid,causes and symptoms

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 Uterine fibroids (also called leiomyomas) are growths made up of the muscle and connective tissue from the wall of the uterus. These growths are usually not cancerous (benign). Your uterus is an upside down pear-shaped organ in your pelvis. The normal size of your uterus is similar to a lemon. It’s also called the womb and it’s the place where a baby grows and develops during pregnancy.

Fibroids can grow as a single nodule (one growth) or in a cluster. Fibroid clusters can range in size from 1 mm to more than 20 cm (8 inches) in diameter or even larger. For comparison, they can get as large as the size of a watermelon. These growths can develop within the wall of the uterus, inside the main cavity of the organ or even on the outer surface. Fibroids can vary in size, number and location within and on your uterus.

You may experience a variety of symptoms with uterine fibroids and these may not be the same symptoms that another woman with fibroids will experience. Because of how unique fibroids can be, your treatment plan will depend on your individual case.

What causes uterine fibroids?

The causes of fibroids are not known. Most fibroids happen in women of reproductive age. They typically aren’t seen in young women who haven’t had their first period yet.

What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?

Most fibroids do not cause any symptoms and don’t require treatment other than regular observation by your healthcare provider. These are typically small fibroids. When you don’t experience symptoms, it’s called an asymptomatic fibroid. Larger fibroids can cause you to experience a variety of symptoms, including:

  • excessive or painful bleeding during  your period (menstruation).
  • Bleeding between your periods.
  • A feeling of fullness in your lower abdomen/bloating.
  • Frequent urination (this can happen when a fibroid puts pressure on your bladder).
  • Pain during sex
  • Low back pain.
  • Constipation
  • Chronic vaginal discharge
  • Inability to urinate or completely empty your bladder.
  • Increased abdominal distention (enlargement), causing your abdomen to look pregnant.




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