Symptoms

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Most women with fibroids never experience any symptoms. However those who do suffer from one or more of the following symptoms will most likely need some form of treatment:

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• Very heavy menstrual bleeding and prolonged monthly periods, sometimes with clots

• Frequent occurrence of soiling events due to excessive menstrual bleeding

• Anemia (excessive fatigue due to low red blood count)

• Pelvic pain or pressure

• Pressure on the bladder which leads to a constant need to urinate or incontinence

• Pain in the back of the legs

• Pain during sexual intercourse

• Pressure on the bowel which can lead to constipation and/or bloating

• An enlarged abdomen which may be mistaken for weight gain or pregnancy