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
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