Signs and symptoms
... When signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids are present, the most common include: Heavy menstrual bleeding Prolonged menstrual periods or bleeding between periods Pelvic pressure or pain Urinary incon...

Causes
... Uterine fibroids develop from the smooth muscular tissue of the uterus (myometrium). A single cell reproduces repeatedly, eventually creating a pale, firm, rubbery mass distinct from neighboring tissu...

Risk factors
... There are few known risk factors for uterine fibroids, other than being a woman of reproductive age. Heredity probably plays a role. If your mother or sister had fibroids, you''re at increased risk of...

When to seek medical advice
... See your doctor if you have pelvic pain that doesn''t go away, overly heavy or painful periods, spotting or bleeding between periods, pain with intercourse, or difficulty emptying your bladder or movi...

Screening and diagnosis
... Your doctor will likely determine if uterine fibroids are in fact the cause of your symptoms. Disorders with similar signs and symptoms include: Adenomyosis. In this condition, glands normally located...