How Do Fibroids Affect Women?
posted: Jun. 30, 2023.
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths in or on top of the uterus. For many women, fibroids cause no symptoms and have no impact on their ability to get pregnant. For others, fibroids can cause a number of symptoms that require assistance from our gynecologist. At Rose Women's Health in Arcadia, CA Dr. Anya Rose and Dr. Megan Gau both provide care to women who are concerned about uterine fibroids, and experiencing issues with their monthly cycle. Painful periods, heavy menstrual bleeding, or pelvic pressure can all indicate that fibroids are present.
What Are Fibroids?
Fibroids are noncancerous tumors that generally occur during childbearing years. You may not have any symptoms caused by your fibroids, and will not need treatment for them. If you start to experience symptoms from fibroids, then treatment is available in the form of medication, or removal. If fibroids are not impacting your life, they are relatively common and do not need to be treated.
Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids
There are a number of common symptoms you may experience if you are dealing with uterine fibroids. These include excessive menstrual bleeding that goes longer than a week, frequent constipation or urination, trouble emptying the bladder, lower back pain, or leg pain. The size of your fibroids, and the number of fibroids you have will impact the severity of your symptoms.
Treatment for Fibroids
Certain medications can be used to decrease the amount of estrogen in your body, and in turn, reduce or eliminate the fibroids you have. If you have a significant number of fibroids, or your symptoms are uncontrollable, you can have fibroids surgically removed. Pay attention to your monthly cycle, and report to your doctor any changes you note from month to month.
Schedule With Our Arcadia, CA Gynecologist Now
If you have pelvic pain, excessive menstrual bleeding, or other concerns about your gynecological health, it's time to contact Rose Women's Health in Arcadia, CA at (626) 461-7071. Learn more about the risk factors of fibroids, and get the treatment you need today to manage your symptoms.