Some women who have uterine fibroids may not experience any symptoms. Others, however, may experience a range of symptoms that affect their period and beyond, such as:
Abdominal or lower back pain
Pelvic pain and cramping
Painful sex
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Long, frequent periods
Bleeding between periods
Anemia (from blood loss)
Bladder or bowel pressure
Frequent or urgent urination
Bowel movements that are difficult, frequent, or urgent
Increased abdominal size
Miscarriage
Infertility
If you are diagnosed with uterine fibroids, a variety of treatment options can help you manage symptoms like heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, and pressure, and certain medications also treat the underlying uterine fibroids.
Pain relievers, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or naproxen, can help alleviate period pain and decrease bleeding, but do not shrin the size of the fibroids themselves
Hormonal birth control, such as the pill, the ring, injections, and intrauterine devices (IUDs), help decrease bleeding and alleviate menstrual pain and cramping, but do not shrink the size of uterine fibroids
Oral medications, including hormonal or nonhormonal options, which treat heavy menstrual periods and in turn can help alleviate uncomfortable symptoms
Hormone injections, such as gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, can induce a temporary menopause-like state and help shrink the size of uterine fibroids while you’re taking the medication, which in turn can help improve your symptoms — but once you stop taking the drug, the fibroids usually grow back, and these medications cannot be taken long-term
Complementary therapies, ranging from using heating pads, to exercising regularly and altering your diet, to trying strategies like acupuncture and massage, may help you manage pain and other symptoms related to uterine fibroids
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