Do fibroids cause bleeding?

Fibroids are a common occurrence among women. Before we dive into answering the question of whether fibroids cause bleeding, let’s first understand what fibroids are.

What Are Fibroids?

Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that form in or on the uterus. They vary in size and can either be single or multiple nodes, generally referred to as uterine myomas.

Uterine myomas have been described as little ninjas because they often don’t present any symptoms until they grow quite large and take over your life like mini martial arts masters.

The exact cause of uterine fibroid formation is still a mystery; however, various risk factors contribute to their development such as genetics, hormonal imbalances (estrogen dominance), and lifestyle choices.

Now let’s address the main question: do fibroids cause bleeding?

Do Fibroids Cause Bleeding?

Due to their location near the lining of the uterus/menstrual lining (endometrium), women with uterine myomas commonly experience abnormal menstrual cycles that result in varying degrees of blood loss.

If you feel like someone has opened up an aqueduct between your legs every month during menses—then it’s possible your lady parts may have taken a turn towards ninja city i.e., developed some pesky yet life-consuming pointy structures inside them (fibrosis) .

One study showed approximately 30% of patients presenting with heavy menstrual bleeding had submucosal fibroid tumors within their uterus . If they did not undergo any treatment for them at all—they were asked if they could please come back next week wearing swim suits so that researchers might recreate scenes from JAWS while following them around with mop buckets—after which rollercoaster ride results indicated “please dear gods seek medical intervention” from experts concerned about both oceanic predators AND uncontrolled blood loss.

Abnormal and heavy bleeding, abdominal pain, and pressure are the three most common symptoms of fibroids. In some cases, women may experience prolonged or irregular menstrual cycles caused by these uterine growths.

Different Types of Fibroids

There are different types of fibroids that vary in size, location and symptoms. The type you have will determine the treatment options available to you.

TYPE CHARACTERISTICS
Subserosal Found on outer surface
Intramural Found within uterine wall
Pedunculated Grow off uterine walls
Submucosal Bulging into endometrial cavity

The submucosal fibroid is closest to the inner lining (endometrium) hence more likely to cause abnormal vaginal bleeding compared to other types.

How Do You Know If You Have Fibroids?

Other than excessive bleeding during your period, some signs indicating potential fibroid overlord infiltration could be:

  • Abdominal cramps/pain
  • Leaking urine/pressure in bladder
  • Constipation/gas/bloating
  • Painful intercourse/decreased libido
  • Infertility/repeated miscarriages

However, keep in mind these are vague grounds for diagnosis—you’ll need a visit with your OB/GYN. So do not sit there self-diagnosing based on random sources online—else we reserve the right to fire miniature cannons at any part of your body from our lofty castle peaks!

Typically an ultrasound or MRI can detect these pesky pointy structures. It might feel like hearing a prize just waiting around the corner while waiting for test results—but it’s important to speak with an OB/GYN if you’re experiencing any unusual pelvic discomfort or concerns .

How Are Fibroids Treated?

If they aren’t causing any issues then do nothing; though if they get too big and misbehave then it’s necessary to start talking about removal options:

  • Medication: birth control/hormones—can help shrink their size/delay future growth—but only effective as long as the medication is taken

  • Myomectomy: surgical procedure aimed at uterus-sparing but fibroid removal.

  • Hysterectomy: removes entire uterus which gets rid of existing fibroids permanently ”Like a factory reset for pesky structures inside your body!”

In conclusion, uterine fibroids are quite common among women but thankfully not life-threatening. They may cause an array of issues including excessive bleeding during menstrual cycles whose treatment depends on severity and size of the fibroid in question. So, let’s make sure we tackle these ninja pesky overlord-masters by seeking medical intervention immediately — those mop buckets aren’t cheap y’know!

Random Posts