Fibroids

These growths are made up of muscle and tissue and can be different sizes. Some can be the size of a pea, others can be the size of a melon. They’re sometimes known as uterine myomas or leiomyomas.

Fibroids are common. Around 1 in 3 people who menstruate develop them at some point in their life. They’re more common as you get older.


Fibroids are common. Around 1 in 3 people who menstruate develop them at some point in their life. They’re more common as you get older.

Symptoms

Many people don’t know that they have fibroids because they don’t have any symptoms. This is nothing to worry about.

Speak to your doctor if: You’re worried about your symptoms or you regularly have: heavy periods painful periods tummy (abdominal) pain lower back pain a frequent need to urinate constipation pain or discomfort during sex symptoms which are affecting your day to day life

If your doctor thinks you might have fibroids, they’ll usually refer you for an ultrasound scan to confirm the diagnosis.