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Symptoms
What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?
Uterine fibroid symptoms can develop slowly over several years or quickly over several months. Most women with fibroids have mild symptoms or none at all. Women with mild symptoms may never need treatment.
For some women, the symptoms become a problem. Pain and heavy menstrual bleeding are the most common symptoms. In some cases, trouble getting pregnant is the first sign of fibroids. The type of symptoms women have can depend on where the fibroid is found in the uterus.
Uterine fibroid symptoms and problems include:
- Abnormal menstrual bleeding.
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This includes:
- Heavier, prolonged periods that can cause anemia.
- Painful periods.
- Spotting before or after periods.
- Bleeding between periods.
- Pelvic pain and pressure.
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This includes:
- Pain in the belly, pelvis, or low back.
- Pain during sexual intercourse.
- Bloating and feelings of pressure in the belly.
- Urinary problems.
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These include:
- Frequent urination.
- Leakage of urine (urinary incontinence).
- Kidney blockage following ureter blockage (rare).
- Other symptoms.
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These may include:
- Difficulty or pain with bowel movements.
- Infertility. Sometimes fibroids make it hard to get pregnant.
- Problems with pregnancy, such as placental abruption and preterm labor.
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