Symptoms that indicate that treatment for uterine fibroid tumors may be necessary include:
- Excessive uterine bleeding
- Tumor size
- Rapid growth
- Pelvic pressure or discomfort
- Enlarged abdomen
- Abdominal pain
- Pain during sexual intercourse
If you experience any of these symptoms, see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
Source:
Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia; National Library of Medicine; Uterine Fibroid Tumors Treatment; http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002090.htm; accessed 03/19/08.
