Symptoms
Heavy or prolonged periods, pelvic pressure or pain, frequent urination, sometimes no symptoms at all.
Cause
Non-cancerous growths in the uterine wall, influenced by hormones (estrogen); more common approaching middle age.
Prevention
No guaranteed prevention — maintaining healthy weight may lower risk; regular checkups help monitor growth.
Treatment
Monitoring if symptoms are mild, medication to manage bleeding, or surgical removal for large/symptomatic fibroids. Commonly used medicines: tranexamic acid for bleeding, hormonal therapy.
See a doctor if
Bleeding is very heavy, pain is significant, or fibroids affect fertility plans.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the early symptoms of Uterine Fibroids?
Heavy or prolonged periods, pelvic pressure or pain, frequent urination, sometimes no symptoms at all.
What causes Uterine Fibroids?
Non-cancerous growths in the uterine wall, influenced by hormones (estrogen); more common approaching middle age.
How can Uterine Fibroids be prevented?
No guaranteed prevention — maintaining healthy weight may lower risk; regular checkups help monitor growth.
What is the treatment for Uterine Fibroids?
Monitoring if symptoms are mild, medication to manage bleeding, or surgical removal for large/symptomatic fibroids. Commonly used medicines: tranexamic acid for bleeding, hormonal therapy.
When should I see a doctor for Uterine Fibroids?
Bleeding is very heavy, pain is significant, or fibroids affect fertility plans.
Reviewed by the Swasthya Suchi pharmacy team for general accuracy · Last updated: 2026-08-10