Patient's question:
During the physical examination organized by the company, I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. I feel very upset. Could you please tell me what the initial symptoms of uterine fibroids are like?Doctor's answer:
1. Irregular menstruation: Irregular vaginal bleeding is the most common symptom of uterine fibroids, occurring in more than half or more of the patients.2. Abdominal mass: A lower abdominal mass is often the main complaint of patients with uterine fibroids, accounting for up to 69.9%.
3. Pain: About 40% of patients experience abdominal pain, 25% experience lower back pain, and 45% experience dysmenorrhea; some may also experience a sense of lower abdominal fullness or lower back pain, which is usually not very severe.
4. Symptom control: Due to the different growth locations and sizes of uterine fibroids, different control symptoms may occur, such as controlling the bladder, urethra, or rectum, leading to symptoms like frequent urination, difficulty urinating, urinary retention, or constipation.