UTERINE FIBROIDS
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Some
of the common symptoms of uterine fibroids are:
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Heavy
menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) necessitating frequent changes
of sanitary towels. The bleeding may also be prolonged.
Sometimes the bleeding is so heavy as to cause anaemia. |
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Pressure sensation in the pelvis. |
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Infertility. Rarely, fibroids can interfere with the
implantation of the fertilised egg into the uterus. |
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Severe
pain in pelvic area if the fibroids twist (called torsion). |
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Frequent urination and constipation due to pressure on the
bladder or bowel. If the fibroid is very big it can put pressure
on the ureter, the tube that leads from the kidneys to the
bladder, and lead to kidney problems |
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If
fibroids grow during pregnancy they can lead to complications
during labour and indeed can cause premature labour. They can
also be a cause of recurrent miscarriage. |
Often, women have no symptoms (asymptomatic)
and the presence of fibroids is picked up routinely on pelvic
ultrasound. |
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