Pelvic Pain Numerous conditions can cause pelvic pain. Endometriosis adhesions, infection, overly tense pelvic muscles, or slipped discs could all be the source of pelvic discomfort. A trained physician should recognize subtle differences which may signal another problem. This is why it’s vital to have regular checkups and a good working relationship with your doctor. [...]

The uterus is designed to expand to accommodate a growing baby. When fibroids develop, the uterus enlarges in response to fibroid growth. Some women notice a distended abdomen similar to pre-menstrual bloating. Others experience expansion as big as a full term pregnancy. Adenomysis Occasionally, an enlarged uterus may be the result of Adenomyosis, a disease [...]

Most fibroids do not cause any symptoms, but some women with fibroids can have: •heavy bleeding or painful periods •bleeding between periods •feeling of fullness in the pelvic area (lower abdomen) •urinating often •pain during sex •lower back pain •reproductive problems, such as infertility, having more than one miscarriage, or having early onset of labor [...]

Possible Problems Caused By Fibroids During Pregnancy * Infertility-Although fibroids do not account for a large percentage of infertility cases, for women who have unexplained fertility, those who shrink their fibroids or have them removed, have between a 40% to 80% chance of achieving a pregnancy. * If fibroids develop just below the surface of [...]

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists or the ACOG, uterine fibroid tumors or leiomyomas are “clinically apparent in 25 to 50 percent of women.” However pathological examinations of removed uteri show that the prevalence of uterine fibroid tumors may actually be as high as 80 percent. Uterine fibroid tumors or leiomyomas are [...]