Overview
Fibroids are benign muscle tumors of the uterus, very common, and often symptomatic when large or numerous.
Symptoms to watch for
- Heavy or prolonged periods
- Pelvic pressure
- Frequent urination
- Constipation
- Pain with sex
- Anemia from blood loss
How it's diagnosed
Pelvic exam and ultrasound.
Treatment
Hormonal (pills, IUD, GnRH modulators like elagolix). Procedural: uterine artery embolization, myomectomy, hysterectomy.
When to book a visit
Book for heavy bleeding or pressure symptoms — many options are uterus-sparing.
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