Uterine fibroids most often cause no symptoms at all (5) and often shrink after menopause (6,7). In other cases, untreated fibroids may lead to problems such as heavy bleeding, anemia, pelvic pain or pressure, fertility changes, and complications during pregnancy (1,2,8).
What are the signs of fibroids shrinking?
- Acute pain: Most common symptom. A sharp pain in the abdomen that may be accompanied by swelling. ...
- Chronic pain: Less severe, lasting pelvic pain.
- Fever: Often during pregnancy. May be mild.
- Bleeding: May be severe. ...
- Temporary elevation in the white blood cell count8.
Can shrinking fibroids cause spotting?
Although it doesn't always happen, bleeding and increased vaginal discharge is normal after a procedure to treat fibroids. In some cases, fibroid tissue is passed. This may not cause any problems, but you may need further treatment if there's: significant bleeding.
