Uterine Fibroids and Pain
In a lot of cases, uterine fibroids are discovered only when the patient is already experiencing pain. While having fibroids in the uterus is not a rare condition, it is often overlooked and its symptoms are often shrugged off as the usual bodily aches and pains. Women have to realize that having fibroids is a risk that they face and there are serious consequences for ignoring the symptoms. Learning to recognize the kind of pain that fibroids bring will help you get the right treatment and prevent your fibroids from growing even more.
The Pain
Many women have fibroids (medical experts put it at about 60% to 80% of women 50 and below) and are unaware of them. The tumors can be as small as 1 millimeter in diameter When they grow to be several inches in diameter or when they grow in clusters, that’s when they start ‘demanding’ for attention by causing pain.
When they experience the heaviness in their pelvic area, most women would not immediately think that they have fibroids. They would often dismiss it as a minor discomfort. They would most likely think of some other reason for what they are feeling. That’s until the pain starts to be unbearable.
Uterine fibroids pain feels like there’s pressure in your abdomen. It’s like a cramp that won’t go away. Women usually attribute this kind of pain to their menstrual period. Fibroids also cause lower back pain particularly when you have subserosal fibroids. These fibroids put pressure on your back and spine.
Women are prone to abdominal cramps and pelvic pain during ovulation. The same kind of mid-cycle pain is felt by women with fibroids. For some, the pain would come and go, but some may experience lingering pain and discomfort.
Red Flag
It’s always a warning sign when you feel any kind of pain. Your body is telling you that there is something wrong. But, you don’t necessarily have to worry right away. It does not always mean that it’s a serious case of fibroids.
When you feel pain, stop and think about what you are feeling. Note any other accompanying symptoms. Mentally (or you can write it down), you can make a log of what you observe. You can discuss your observations with your doctor and get a more accurate and specific diagnosis.
Do not self-medicate or make your own conclusions about what condition you might have. While you could take your usual pain medications for ovulation and period pains, watching out for other symptoms would be a wiser move. It might not be just be your regular monthly ‘visitor’ that’s causing your pain. In which case, you might need more potent and aggressive solutions to treat your condition.
Most women shrug off fibroids pain because it usually just feels like the pain they experience from common issues like ovulation and menstruation. Do not make the same mistake. Pay attention to what your body is telling you and seek medical help if necessary. It won’t hurt to get your doctor’s advice on how to understand and distinguish uterine fibroids pain from similar symptoms that point to other health issues.
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