Uterine Fibroids: Symptoms & Treatment

Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are the most common noncancerous tumors of the uterus, occurring frequently during childbearing years.

Symptoms

  • Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding
  • Pelvic pressure or pain
  • Abdominal enlargement
  • Frequent urination or difficulty emptying the bladder
  • Constipation
  • Back or leg pain
  • Difficulty becoming pregnant or recurrent pregnancy loss
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Diagnosis

  • Clinical evaluation based on symptoms and physical examination
  • Ultrasound
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Treatments

  • Hormonal medication
  • Myomectomy – surgical removal of fibroids
  • Uterine artery embolization – blocks blood supply to fibroids
  • Hysterectomy – uterus removal

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