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Fibroids: Bleeding
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Fibroids, particularly those just under the lining of the uterus, commonly cause menstrual bleeding to be heavier or to last longer than usual. Anemia may result from the loss of blood. Less often, fibroids cause bleeding between menstrual periods, after sexual intercourse, or after menopause. Rarely, fibroids cause infertility by blocking the fallopian tubes or distorting the shape of the uterus, making implantation of a fertilized egg difficult or impossible.
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Fibroids are ... associated with an increased risk of complications of pregnancy, and with infertility, although it is unclear whether this association is causative. Symptoms associated with fibroids can have a significant impact on quality of life, with scores on standard measures that are comparable to those for other major chronic diseases.
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Fibroids begin as small seedlings that spread throughout the muscular walls of the uterus. They can be so tiny that you need a microscope to see them. However, they can ... grow very big. They may fill the entire uterus, and may weigh several pounds. Although it is possible for just one fibroid to develop, usually there is more than one.
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Fibroids may be microscopic or as large as a basketball. They may grow in the wall of the uterus, from the wall into the interior of the uterus (sometimes from a stalk), under the lining of the uterus, or on the outside of the uterus. Usually, more than one fibroid is present. Large fibroids that grow in the wall or under the lining of the uterus can distort the shape or interior of the uterus.
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Fibroids can be as small as a pinpoint or as large as a basketball. They are usually round or oval in shape, like a ball or an egg. Their texture is firm, like an unripe peach.
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Occasionally, fibroids might affect fertility by blocking fallopian tubes or preventing a fertilized egg from implanting in your uterus. If fibroids interfere with conception, you and your doctor might decide to take action.
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