Patient's question:
Does uterine fibroids cause frequent urination? Doctor, I am a woman, 30 years old this year. The doctor checked and said I have uterine fibroids. Do uterine fibroids cause frequent urination?Doctor's answer:
Because uterine fibroids in different parts of the uterus can cause different symptoms. If they grow on the endometrium, they may cause symptoms such as prolonged periods and heavy menstrual flow, and severe cases can lead to anemia in patients. If they grow between the muscle layers of the uterine wall or subserosally and protrude outward, they can press forward to control the bladder, causing patients to experience frequent nighttime urination and a strong urge to urinate. If they press backward, they can control the rectum, leading to symptoms such as constipation. Some uterine fibroids protrude significantly on the surface, and when they grow larger, they can be felt as a lump in the abdomen. Women who experience many of these symptoms should have their uterus examined by a hospital.