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27BSigns And Symptoms
While one or two small fibroids will not cause a woman any problems at all, having several of them – or larger ones – can cause a variety of painful symptoms. Among the most common symptoms women with fibroids experience are:
95Bleeding
One of the most common symptoms of fibroids is increased menstrual flow and bleeding between periods. This is caused by several factors:
1. A blockage of normal menstrual flow by the fibroids, causing blood to back up and seem heavier when finally released
2. Uterine congestion which causes a change in blood flow in and out of the uterus
3. An increase in blood vessels which creates a greater amount of blood being transferred through the uterus In the event your menstrual cycle changes and you begin to experience longer periods( longer than 5-7 days) an increase in flow or just seem to be bleeding too much, then be sure to consult your doctor right away to check for fibroids.
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