What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?

What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are common benign tumors in female reproductive organs, also known as fibroids and uterine fibroids, which are mainly formed by the proliferation of uterine smooth muscle cells. Among them, a small amount of fibrous connective tissue exists as a supporting tissue, so it is more accurate to call uterine fibroids uterine leiomyoma. It is a hormone-dependent tumor, and estrogen is the main factor that promotes the growth of uterine fibroids. Some scholars believe that growth hormone is also related to the growth of fibroids. The metabolism of ovarian function hormones is also regulated by higher nerve centers. Uterine fibroids are more common in women of childbearing age, widowed women or women with uncoordinated sexual life, and the chance of developing uterine fibroids increases.

Causes of uterine fibroids:

The female's birth age, after menopause, fibroids stop growing, and even shrink and disappear. The occurrence of uterine fibroids may be related to female hormones. Estrogen can cause the proliferation and hypertrophy of uterine muscle cells, thickening of the base, and enlargement of the uterus. Female hormones act through corresponding hormone receptors. The content of estrogen receptors in uterine muscle tissue varies with the menstrual cycle. In uterine fibroid tissue, the content of estrogen receptors and estradiol is lower than that of normal uterine muscle tissue.

Symptoms of uterine fibroids:

1. Uterine bleeding: It is the main symptom of uterine fibroids, mainly cyclical bleeding, which can be manifested as increased menstruation, prolonged menstruation or shortened cycle. It can also be manifested as irregular menstrual cyclical vaginal bleeding.

2. Abdominal mass and compression symptoms: When the fibroids enlarge the uterus for more than 3 months or when there are large subserosal fibroids at the bottom of the uterus, a mass can usually be felt in the abdomen. Fibroids on the anterior wall of the uterus close to the bladder can cause frequent urination and urgency; huge cervical fibroids compressing the bladder can cause poor urination or even urinary retention.

3. Pain: Under normal circumstances, uterine fibroids do not cause pain, but many patients may complain of lower abdominal swelling and back pain. 4. Increased vaginal discharge: Increased uterine cavity, increased endometrial glands, and pelvic congestion can increase vaginal discharge.