Does uterine fibroids affect menstruation? It depends on the location and size

Uterine fibroids are one of the most common gynecological diseases. Once you have this disease, the secretions in your vagina will increase significantly. You will feel abdominal discomfort, and sometimes you will have irregular vaginal bleeding. In more serious cases, you will also have back pain. So, does uterine fibroids affect menstruation?

1. Does uterine fibroids affect menstruation?

1. Submucosal fibroids or large myometrial fibroids can affect menstruation

The impact on menstruation depends on the location and size of the fibroids. If the growth location is under the mucosa of the endometrium, even if it is very small, it will cause changes in the morphology of the uterine cavity and increase the area of ​​the endometrium, thus affecting normal menstruation and causing excessive menstrual flow or prolonged menstruation. The same is true for uterine fibroids growing in the myometrium, which will increase the area of ​​the endometrium and affect menstruation. The menstrual flow will become more than before, and the menstrual period may also be prolonged.

2. Small myometrial fibroids and subserous fibroids do not affect menstruation

If the uterine fibroids grow in the myometrium but are not very large, this situation generally will not affect menstruation. If it is a subserous uterine fibroids, no matter how large the tumor is, it generally will not affect menstruation. There is no need to worry about excessive menstrual flow or prolonged menstruation.

2. What are the effects of uterine fibroids on menstruation?

1. Excessive menstrual flow or prolonged menstrual period

If you have uterine fibroids, the area of ​​the endometrium may increase, so a large amount of endometrium will fall off, which will significantly increase the menstrual volume. Some patients may also experience prolonged menstruation. If the menstrual volume is too much for a long time, it is likely to cause anemia, and then cause adverse symptoms such as pale complexion, dizziness, and physical fatigue, which seriously endangers your health.

2. Decreased menstrual flow or amenorrhea

If the uterine fibroids are large, they may cause compression to the uterine cavity, which will also affect menstruation. The main consequence is a decrease in menstrual volume. If the condition is too serious, it may directly cause amenorrhea.