What Are Fibroids?
5. Signs and Symptoms
As previously mentioned, about 50% of women with fibroids have no symptoms. The symptoms also depend on the location and size of the fibroid. Some of the signs and symptoms of women with fibroids are anemia, menorrhagia (increased menstrual bleeding), abnormal bleeding (bleeding between cycles), abdominal pain, pain during intercourse, and difficulty conceiving.
Some women may also be able to feel a lump in the abdomen. During pregnancy, fibroids can also increase the risk of miscarriage, premature labor, bleeding, and interfering with the positioning of the fetus. When the size of the fibroid becomes large, it can mimic a pregnancy or extend outward through the cervix and vagina. Although a potential cause of infertility, most women will have normal pregnancy outcomes.
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