Excessive Cramping and Pelvic Discomfort
One of the most common symptoms associated with uterine fibroids is excessive cramping and pelvic discomfort. Unlike menstrual cramps, which are caused by the contracting uterus as it pushes out the endometrium during a monthly period, fibroid cramps can exist outside of the average 5-7 days that menstruation lasts. In fact, for women with uterine […]
Menstrual Cramps or Fibroids?
If you are a menstruating female, it is likely that at some point you have experienced the pain and discomfort of menstrual cramps. These cramps usually range from mild to moderate, and can most often be treated with over-the-counter medications, and soothed with a hot water bottle or heating pad. However, some women experience excessive […]
Menstrual Cramps or Fibroids?
Chances are, if you are a menstruating woman, at some point or another, you have experienced the discomfort of having menstrual cramps. In fact, it is estimated that more than 80% of menstruating women experience them. Menstrual cramps are caused by the presence of a hormone-like substance called prostaglandins, which trigger the uterine muscles to […]