Fibroids

Fibroids (uterine leiomyomas) are benign muscle tumors that can cause heavy or prolonged periods, clots, pelvic pressure, urinary frequency, constipation, and pain with sex. These symptoms often overlap with Endometriosis and Adenomyosis, and all three can coexist, which is why accurate mapping and planning matters. Understanding whether bleeding, pressure, or cyclical inflammatory pain is driving symptoms helps tailor care and protect fertility and quality of life.

Evaluation typically begins with a pelvic exam and targeted imaging. Ultrasound can identify size, number, and location; MRI refines mapping and helps distinguish fibroids from diffuse changes seen in Adenomyosis. Treatment depends on goals and fibroid type or location (submucosal, intramural, subserosal): options range from watchful waiting and medical therapies to uterus‑sparing procedures and hysterectomy. Readers learn which fibroids impact conception and pregnancy, how medicines affect bleeding and pain, and when to consider myomectomy versus alternatives like uterine artery embolization or focused ultrasound. Guidance also points to related topics such as Diagnostics & Imaging for test choices and Fertility & Reproductive Health for planning around conception or IVF.