What is uterine fibroids?
Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors in females and typically found during the middle and later reproductive years. While most fibroids are asymptomatic, they can grow and cause heavy and painful menstruation, painful sexual intercourse, and urinary frequency and urgency.
How do members experience uterine fibroids?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with uterine fibroids*
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Excessive bleeding
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Fatigue
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Loss of energy
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Stress
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Pain
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for uterine fibroids*
Who has uterine fibroids on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 18 | |
| 30s | 93 | |
| 40s | 261 | |
| 50s | 381 | |
| 60s | 186 | |
| 70+ | 69 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | |
| Female | 993 |