The symptoms of fibroids in the uterus can vary depending on which type of tumor you actually have. Some of the most common symptoms are pain and heavy bleeding during menstruation. However there are others that you should be aware of as well.
Types Of Fibroids
Submucous is just one type. These occur just below the lining of the uterus and can cause menstrual problems as they grow and move around the pelvic area.
Intramural ones are round and often grow within the walls of the uterus and may cause the organ to become larger as they grow.
Subserous fibroids grow on the outer walls and usually cause no symptoms until they grow large enough to interfere with other organs in the immediate area,
Pedunculated can cause the most pain as far as symptoms of fibroids in the uterus. These have a peduncle (stalk) and as they grow they can become twisted and cause extreme pain.
Parasitic ones are the rarest and would involve a tumor attaching itself to another organ.
Larger tumors may also cause frequent urination or the inability to urinate. This is because they may push against the bladder or grow to a size where they are closing off the urinary tract altogether. Lower back pain and constipation can also be cause by larger sizes.
If you are experiencing any of these you may possibly have this condition. It can be treated and surgery is not always needed though it may be recommended for ones that are larger.
