What are the early symptoms of cervical fibroids?

Cervical fibroids mostly occur in the uterus. There are many types of fibroids that occur in the cervix. The names of the fibroids are different depending on the location of the fibroids. There is no clear explanation for the cause of cervical fibroids, but based on experience, it is related to homosexuality, childbirth, miscarriage and other reasons. Patients need to know the causes of the disease and the early symptoms of the disease to facilitate the discovery and diagnosis of the disease. So what are the early symptoms of cervical fibroids?

Most of them have no obvious symptoms and are only occasionally discovered during pelvic examination. The onset of symptoms is closely related to the location, growth rate and degeneration of the fibroids, and has little to do with the size and number of the fibroids.

(1) Menstrual changes: the most common symptom. Large intramural fibroids increase the area of ​​the uterine cavity and endometrium, resulting in poor uterine contractions or excessive endometrial hyperplasia, which can lead to shortened menstrual cycles, increased menstrual flow, prolonged menstrual periods, irregular vaginal bleeding, etc. Submucosal fibroids often cause menorrhagia, and as the fibroids grow larger, the menstrual period becomes longer. Once the fibroids become necrotic, ulcerated, or infected, there will be persistent or irregular vaginal bleeding or purulent discharge. Subserosal fibroids and small intramural fibroids often have no obvious menstrual changes.

(2) Abdominal mass: Patients often complain of a distended abdomen and a mass felt in the middle of the lower abdomen. It is easier to palpate in the early morning when the bladder is full and pushes the uterus upward. It is hard and irregular in shape.

(3) Increased vaginal discharge: Intramural fibroids increase the area of ​​the uterine cavity, increase the secretion of endometrial glands, and are accompanied by pelvic congestion, resulting in increased vaginal discharge. Submucosal fibroids suspended in the vagina are susceptible to infection and necrosis, producing a large amount of purulent and bloody discharge and necrotic tissue discharge with a foul odor.

(4) Abdominal pain, backache, and lower abdominal distension: Patients usually do not have abdominal pain, but acute abdominal pain occurs when the pedicle of the subserosal fibroid is twisted. When the fibroids turn red, there is severe abdominal pain and fever. Lower abdominal distension and back pain are common and worsen during menstruation.

(5) Compression symptoms: Fibroids compress the bladder and cause frequent urination, urination difficulties, urine retention, etc. Compression of the ureter can cause hydronephrosis. Compression of the rectum can cause difficulty in defecation, etc.

The early symptoms of cervical fibroids have been clearly introduced. We cannot accurately judge the disease from these symptoms, but we can also find abnormalities in the body, which means that the patient’s health has problems. Going to the hospital for examination can confirm the disease. The examinations that patients can now undergo include cervical B-ultrasound, cervical scraping, leucorrhea, colposcopy, etc. After the examination, the disease can be diagnosed and regular treatment can be carried out.