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 the age of 30. However, because fibroids are often 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 aware of fibroid cancer. The symptoms caused by fibroids are mostly related to the location of the fibroids in the uterus. In most cases, there are no obvious symptoms, and they are only discovered by chance during physical examination. The most common symptoms are Increased menstrual flow and prolonged periods are the most common symptoms of fibroids. The fibroids occupy the normal uterine muscular tissue, but they cannot play their role of contracting the uterus, just like an inelastic rubber band that cannot make the uterus contract normally, so 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 heartburn, 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 pelvic cavity, such as ovaries, small intestine and colon, and even sometimes a palpable mass may be formed due to the accumulation of fecal stones as a result of bad bowel movement. 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. Some submucosal fibroids may become infected, ulcerated, or necrotic when they persist for a long time, resulting in purulent leukorrhea and even a foul odor, which may affect the health of the reproductive tract and require treatment. If the fibroids increase to a certain degree and squeeze the bladder forward, it will cause frequent urination, urgent urination or difficulty in urination, while pressing the rectum backward will cause constipation, etc. 5. Acute abdominal pain Most fibroids have a typical structure, and some of them may have unexplained structural changes, which are called This change is called myxoma degeneration. After pregnancy or childbirth, some fibroids may develop red discoloration, a form of myoma necrosis, which can 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. 6. Infertility or miscarriage Fibroids that affect the endometrium 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 are needed to determine if fibroids are the most likely cause of them and to decide on the next step of treatment.