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One in seven women experiences pelvic pain that lasts six months or longer. Living with pelvic pain can be exhausting. It can make it harder to work, exercise, sleep and enjoy time with the people you love. Ongoing pressure, cramping or discomfort in your lower abdomen can have many causes, including uterine fibroids.
At Emage Fibroid Centers, we help women understand their symptoms and find relief with minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment options.
What Does Uterine Fibroid
Pain Feel Like?
Fibroids are noncancerous growths that can vary in size and location. While some women experience no symptoms, others develop persistent pelvic pain that ranges from mild discomfort to significant daily disruption. Many women live with discomfort for years before discovering the underlying cause. Fibroid pelvic pain can feel different from person to person. Common descriptions include:
Pressure or bloating
You may feel a heaviness or fullness below the navel.
Cramping
Fibroids can trigger menstrual-like cramps even outside of your period.
Lower back pain
Pressure from fibroids may extend into your lower back and hips.
Pain during sex
Depending on their location, fibroids can make intercourse uncomfortable or painful.
When Should You See a
Fibroid Specialist
Pelvic pain can have many possible causes, including menstrual cramps, ovulation, endometriosis, gastrointestinal issues and uterine fibroids. Getting an accurate diagnosis is important. Schedule an evaluation if you experience any chronic pelvic pain.
Many women assume pain is simply something they must live with. In reality, effective treatment options are available.
Make an appointment right away if pelvic pain is accompanied by:
- Heavy bleeding
- Constipation and bloating
- Pain during intercourse
- Frequent urination
Diagnosing Fibroids
as a Cause of Pelvic Pain
Because pelvic pain can have many causes, proper diagnosis is key. Our board-certified interventional radiologists use imaging tests such as ultrasound and MRI to determine whether fibroids are contributing to symptoms and to develop an individualized treatment plan.
Explore Your Options for
Pelvic Pain Relief
At Emage Fibroid Centers, our experts specialize in diagnosing and treating uterine fibroids using minimally invasive techniques designed to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. Unlike surgery, Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is an outpatient procedure with a short recovery time.
Benefits of UFE:
Proven Symptom Relief
Minimally Invasive Procedure
Faster Recovery Than Surgery
Preserved
Fertility
Frequently Asked Questions
About Fibroid Pain
Can uterine fibroids cause pelvic pain?
Yes. Fibroids can cause pressure, cramping and ongoing pelvic discomfort, depending on their size and location.
How are painful fibroids treated?
Treatment options range from symptom management to minimally invasive procedures such as Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), depending on symptom severity and treatment goals.
Can fibroids cause cramping?
Fibroids often contribute to menstrual cramps and pelvic pain, even outside of menstruation.
What does uterine fibroid pain feel like?
Women commonly describe fibroid pain as pressure, aching, heaviness, cramping or sharp pelvic discomfort.
Can fibroids make sex painful?
Yes. Certain fibroid locations can cause pain or discomfort during intercourse.
Can fibroids cause discomfort even if they're small?
Even smaller fibroids can cause symptoms depending on where they are located within the uterus.