Can fibroids cause pain during period?

Girls, ladies, and women! It’s that time of the month again. And to make things worse, you are experiencing severe cramps like a knife is piercing through your abdomen 😖. No matter how many painkillers you take or how much rest you get, nothing seems to alleviate this excruciating period pain.

Well, have you ever considered fibroids as the culprit behind your painful periods? You might be wondering what fibroids are? Don’t worry; we got your back!

What Are Fibroids?

Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors found in the uterus (Yes Ladies! We develop tumors too). These growths may vary in size from small pea-sized lumps to larger ones beyond 5 centimeters in diameter (just imagine having these uncomfortable tiny creatures ruling within our bodies!).

The location and size of these fibroid tumors determine their symptoms and severity level (think about it as a game of hide-and-seek for uterus invaders!). Most people with uterine fibroids do not experience any noticeable symptoms but others may experience some unpleasant surprises🤢

Types Of Fibroid Tumors

There exist different types of uterine fibroid growth depending on their location:

  • Subserosal: grow outside the uterus along its outer lining
  • Intramural: embedded inside the muscle wall or myometrium
  • Pedunculated: attached with a stalk-like structure resembling mushrooms 🍄
  • Submucosal: grow just under the lining of your cervix

And now comes THE MILLION-DOLLAR QUESTION!

Do Uterine Fibroids Cause Painful Periods?

🥁Drum rolls please!

YES! If cervical or submucosal (within endometrial layers) undergo degeneration when menstrual blood flow prevents adequate oxygen supply to these tissues.

Now, let’s just explain this in simple terms: imagine blood as necessary fertilizer that every part of our uterus needs to survive and grow (happy little flowers sprouting everywhere!). However, fibroids interfere with the normal uterine tissue growth cycle by diverting more than enough blood flow towards them selves, preventing the lining from growing and shedding like usual (you can call them ‘the bone marrow thieves’)!

Finally! We have an explanation for your painful periods. Thank us later😉.

Other Symptoms Of Fibroids

Apart from pain associated with menstrual cycles some other symptoms include:

  • Frequent urination
  • Constipation
  • Heavy bleeding during or between menstrual cycles 💦 🔴
  • Anemia due to heavy-flow menstruation
  • Infertility or complications in pregnancy

It’s really good to note that not everyone who has these growths will exhibit any unpleasant symptoms; it is hit-or-miss depending on location.

Treatment Options For Fibroids

There are several options available if you suspect you have developed fibroid tumors. Some of the treatment options include:

Medication💊:

Doctors may prescribe Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists to reduce estrogen levels temporarily (depriving tumours of a key signal) shrinking fibroids shrunk over time . Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs) such as Ibuprofen or Naproxen Sodium help reduce discomfort during periods.

Surgery🏥:

Removal procedures such MRI-guided focused ultrasound surgery requiring no incision ,total hysterectomy removing both uterus and cervix eradicating all potential risk factors.🙅‍♀️

Natural Methods ⛺️ :

Using heating pads on lower abdomen cuts down cramps intensity women experiencing intense pain might consider shifting into gentle yoga stretching exercises helps relax tense muscles lowering stress-causing cortisol hormones .

Fibroids Versus Endometriosis

While it’s easy to get confused by these two issues, they are completely different conditions. Similarities may lie in the pain and discomfort as symptoms but several differences exist including:

  • Their location: Endometriosis is mainly alongside the uterus or fallopian tubes while fibroids grow inside of a person’s’ uterus.
  • Malignancy😨: Unlike endometrial cancers often focussed on early screening , fibroid growths tend not to be malignant if non-responsive .

After all has been said and done,ladies (and gentlemen too!), you must keep up with your body routine check-ups even if small indicator signals show up for optimal health 😎.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we have learned that uterine 🧐fibroid tumors cause painful periods when intruding into cervical tissue layers obstruct blood flow necessary for normal lining shedding convenience – resulting in cramps felt during menstruation. We also noted that fibroids come in various shapes such as submucosal (close to outer covers) or pedunculated (shaped like mushrooms), capable of causing many other problems besides menstrual pain.

Don’t shy away from obtaining medical attention every time an alarming change happens within your body; it could just save you from a menacing surprise 😲.

Take care of yourselves until we meet again! (virtual high-fives)

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