Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors of the female reproductive system, with a reported clinical incidence of up to 20% in women over 30 years of age, but because fibroids are asymptomatic or rarely present, the reported clinical incidence is much lower than the true incidence of fibroids. Most fibroids shrink or recede after menopause, but if they continue to increase in size after menopause, it is important to be on the alert for fibroid cancer. The most common symptoms are: increased menstrual flow and prolonged menstrual period, which are the most common symptoms of fibroids, which occupy the normal uterine muscle layer but do not play their role in contracting the uterus, just like an inelastic rubber band that cannot make the uterus contract normally, so that during menstruation It affects the contraction of the uterus and increases the volume of menstruation and prolongs the period. In the long run, it may cause anemia and lead to panic, dizziness and other discomforts, which require timely consultation. But you don’t have to feel the mass and say, “Okay, I have fibroids, because there are not only the uterus in the lower abdomen, but also other organs in the pelvis, such as the ovaries, the small intestine and the colon, and even sometimes a palpable mass may be formed due to the accumulation of fecal stones from bad bowel movements. The fibroids in the lower part of the uterus may develop downward and prolapse outside the vagina, so it is important to visit a specialized clinic to avoid delaying the diagnosis and treatment. Increased leucorrhea Some submucosal fibroids may become infected, ulcerated, or necrotic over a long period of time, resulting in purulent leucorrhea and even a foul odor, which may affect the health of the reproductive tract and require treatment. Compression symptoms The uterus is a position in the stomach that is pinched, with the bladder in front and the rectum in the back. Usually they live in harmony and no one squeezes anyone, but if the fibroids increase to a certain extent and squeeze the bladder forward, frequent urination, urgent urination or difficulty in urination will occur, and pressing the rectum backward will cause constipation, etc. Acute abdominal pain Most leiomyosarcomas have a typical structure. Some of them may have unexplained structural changes, which we call leiomyosarcoma degeneration. After pregnancy or childbirth, some fibroids may develop red discoloration, a form of myoma necrosis, which may cause lower abdominal pain and fever. In addition, some fibroids are connected to the uterus only by a thin tip, which can twist during strenuous activity and cause acute abdominal pain, which may require surgery. Infertility or miscarriage Fibroids that affect the lining of the uterus or the shape of the uterine cavity may cause infertility or miscarriage. Since there are so many factors that can cause miscarriage and infertility, further professional examination and evaluation is needed to determine if fibroids are the most likely cause of them and to decide on the next step of treatment.