Uterine Fibroids: Symptoms and When to Seek Evaluation
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that can occur in or around the uterus. Some people have no symptoms; others may experience heavy or prolonged bleeding, pelvic pressure or pain, urinary or bowel symptoms, discomfort during sex, anemia, or fertility concerns.
Symptoms cannot confirm the diagnosis
The same symptoms can have other causes. A licensed clinician may use history, examination, imaging, laboratory testing, or other evaluation to determine whether fibroids are present and whether they require treatment.
Seek urgent medical help for severe bleeding, fainting, shortness of breath, severe or sudden pain, pregnancy-related concerns, or any symptom your care team identifies as urgent.
Treatment depends on the person
Observation, medication, procedures, and surgery each have benefits, limits, and risks. The appropriate choice depends on symptoms, fibroid size and location, fertility goals, pregnancy plans, other health conditions, and clinician assessment. A blog should not select a drug or procedure.
Patriot Conceptions is not a diagnostic or treatment provider. For fertility or gestational-carrier questions involving fibroids, the treating fertility clinic and personal clinician should determine the medical next step.
Surrogacy is a legal and medical-adjacent topic. This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal or medical advice.
Reviewed by Patriot Conceptions Editorial Team. Last reviewed Dec 14, 2020.
Uterine Fibroids: Symptoms and When to Seek Evaluation
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that can occur in or around the uterus. Some people have no symptoms; others may experience heavy or prolonged bleeding, pelvic pressure or pain, urinary or bowel symptoms, discomfort during sex, anemia, or fertility concerns.
Symptoms cannot confirm the diagnosis
The same symptoms can have other causes. A licensed clinician may use history, examination, imaging, laboratory testing, or other evaluation to determine whether fibroids are present and whether they require treatment.
Seek urgent medical help for severe bleeding, fainting, shortness of breath, severe or sudden pain, pregnancy-related concerns, or any symptom your care team identifies as urgent.
Treatment depends on the person
Observation, medication, procedures, and surgery each have benefits, limits, and risks. The appropriate choice depends on symptoms, fibroid size and location, fertility goals, pregnancy plans, other health conditions, and clinician assessment. A blog should not select a drug or procedure.
Patriot Conceptions is not a diagnostic or treatment provider. For fertility or gestational-carrier questions involving fibroids, the treating fertility clinic and personal clinician should determine the medical next step.
For your own case, confirm legal and medical details with your attorney and clinic.
Reviewed by Patriot Conceptions Editorial Team. Last reviewed Dec 14, 2020.