Fibroids
Fibroids are non-cancerous growths of the uterus that can cause heavy bleeding, pelvic pressure, or pain.
When to get help quickly: Urgent review may be needed if bleeding is very heavy, pain is severe, dizziness develops, or symptoms are happening during pregnancy.
Common symptoms
Common symptoms include heavy or prolonged periods, pelvic pressure, bloating, frequent urination, back pain, and sometimes difficulty getting pregnant, though some people have no symptoms at all.
When imaging helps
Imaging is helpful when symptoms suggest fibroids, when the uterus feels enlarged, when another pelvic problem needs to be ruled out, or when treatment planning is needed.
What radiology does
Ultrasound and MRI help show the size, number, and position of fibroids and may guide treatment planning.
What usually happens next
Management may include monitoring, medicines, embolization, focused ultrasound, or surgery depending on symptoms and fertility goals.
Seen this on your report?
Your doctor or the radiologist who wrote it can tell you what it means for you.
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Related scan guides
- Pelvic UltrasoundA Pelvic Ultrasound looks at the organs in your lower abdomen, including the uterus, ovaries, bladder, and prostate. It bounces sound waves off your internal organs to create clear pictures of the soft tissues in your pelvis.
- Transvaginal UltrasoundA Transvaginal Ultrasound is an internal pelvic scan that provides a remarkably clear, close-up look at the female reproductive organs.
- Pelvis MRIA Pelvis MRI is an advanced imaging test focused on the structures in your lower abdomen, specifically your reproductive organs, bladder, and rectum.