Fibroids: Everything you need to know
Fibroids in the uterus are tumors. It develops in or on the walls of the uterus. Many people have fibroids but they don’t have any symptoms, whereas others experience pain, bleeding, or both . Symptoms Most fibroids do not show any noticeable symptoms. Here’s some of the symptoms of uterine fibroids : heavy period that may lead to anemia painful periods lower backache or leg pain constipation discomfort or a feeling of fullness in the lower abdomen, especially if the fibroid has become large frequent urination pain during sexual activity, which is known as dyspareunia Diagnosis The following diagnostic tests help a doctor detect fibroids and rule out other conditions: Ultrasound scans: with the help of ultrasound images a doctor scans over the abdomen or the doctor may insert a small ultrasound probe into the vagina. Both approaches can detect fibroids. MRI scans: An MRI scan is necessary to determine the size and number of fibroids. Hysteroscopy: During a hysteroscopy, a doctor u