symptoms of fibroids after menopause
As the rapid growth of fibroids after menopause, the risk of a malignant tumor or cancer increases. Usually fibroids are benign tumors that are not cancerous. Possibility of fibroid tumors become malignant is 1 in 1000. This probability can be changed to 1 in 100 for women with fibroids growing rapidly after menopause.
Because it is in the stage of post-menopausal women should be careful and consult a doctor immediately after experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Pain
Fibroid tumors can cause pelvic pain and pain during intercourse. bowel can also be painful. Many women suffer from lower back pain due to the pressure generated by tumors in internal organs.
- urinary Symptoms
Women with fibroid tumor attached to the uterine wall near the bladder may experience urinary problems. These include difficulty in urinating or urinate very often. This happens because the fibroid tumor size because it will enlarge and begin to suppress bladder.
- pelvic pressure
As rapidly developing uterine tumors cause severe pressure feeling in the pelvic area. Some women may even feel a hard place through the skin when the area is examined. This occurs because the size of uterine fibroids distort the shape and pressing on the organs near the uterus.
- Abdominal Bloat
Flatulence is very common in women who suffer from fibroids.