What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?

Many women have no symptoms of fibroids. However, uterine fibroids can cause uncomfortable or sometimes painful symptoms, such as:

• Heavy bleeding or painful periods
• Anemia (when you don’t have enough red blood cells)
• Bleeding between periods
• Feeling “full” in the lower abdomen (belly)—this is sometimes called pelvic pressure
• Frequent urination (caused by a fibroid pressing on the bladder)
• Pain during sex
• Lower back pain
• Reproductive problems, such as infertility, multiple miscarriages, and early onset of labor during pregnancy
• Obstetrical problems, such as increased likelihood of cesarean section