Patient's question:
What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids? I am 36 years old and have given birth to one child. In the past year, my menstruation has been quite irregular and has never been completely clean. It also causes unbearable pain. I have consulted a few times and they said it might be uterine fibroids. So, what are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids can indeed interfere with menstruation, typically manifesting as prolonged menstrual cycles, increasing menstrual flow, and extended periods. However, the absence of menstruation is only one symptom. As the fibroids grow day by day, the following symptoms may also appear:Pain: Most patients do not experience abdominal pain, but often have lower abdominal heaviness, lower back pain, etc. When a subserous fibroid pedicle twists, acute abdominal pain may recur. During a red degeneration of the fibroid, severe abdominal pain accompanied by fever may occur.
Swelling: Abdominal distension, a palpable mass in the lower abdomen, and a sensation of heaviness.
Increased leukorrhea: Leukorrhea increases, sometimes producing large amounts of purulent bloody discharge and foul-smelling necrotic material.