What are the symptoms of fibroids?

and if you had symptoms of fibroids how soon would you see a doctor?
Has any one had fibroids and had to point out to the doctor that they think they have them?
Thank you all for your answers in advance x

The symptoms depend on the size, location, number, and the pathological findings. Fibroids, particularly when small, may be entirely asymptomatic. Generally, symptoms relate to the location of the lesion and its size. Important symptoms include abnormal gynecologic hemorrhage, heavy or painful periods, abdominal discomfort or bloating, back ache, urinary frequency or retention, and in some cases, infertility. There may also be pain during intercourse, depending on the location of the fibroid

Diagnosis is usually accomplished by bimanual examination, better yet by gynecologic ultrasonography, commonly known as "ultrasound." Sonography will depict the fibroids as focal masses with a heterogeneous texture, which usually cause shadowing of the ultrasound beam. In cases where a more precise assay of the fibroid burden of the uterus is needed, also magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to definite the depiction of the size and location of the fibroids within the uterus

The presence of fibroids does not mean that they need to be treated; it is expectantly depending on the symptomatology and presence of related conditions


I think if you believe you have these symptoms you should talk to your doctor he/she should do tests to determine if you have fibroids or not.If your uncomfortable talking to your doctor you should get a new one.Just tell your dr you were looking up your symptoms and fibroids seem to be a match and you would like to be tested.sometimes the patient knows better than the dr. we know our own bodies.

fibroids can be very painfull and cause more bloating when you are due or on your period.
They fill up with fliud /blood which can cause period etc to be longer,put it this way you will know when one is bleeding as its a different blood
http://www.womenshealthlondon.org.uk/lea...

I think the symptoms of fibroids can also be symptoms of other problems. The main ones being excessive period pain and blood loss. Only way to know is by having some tests, e.g ultrasounds etc

Very bad cramps,,,,,,,,,,,,,,different for regular menstruation cramps. Depending what side they are your doc can get rid of them with birth control pills instead of surgery. Don't delay see your doc!!!!