Pain is one of the symptoms of having fibroids. Pain may be perceived in areas such as that of the lower part of the abdomen and the lower back. This is one of the chief reasons why women head on to their medical practitioners immediately, aside from the signs and symptoms that might be present together with pain.

Fibroids are benign tumors, meaning they are non-cancerous tumors, which appear in and/or on the uterus. These fibroids may come in cluster or in singles. These tumors become big as estrogens feed them, thereby making estrogen as the cause of the enlargement and growth of these fibroids in the uterus. Levels of estrogen in the system therefore play a big role in the development of these tumors.

On estrogen

With the increasing levels of estrogen, the bigger the fibroids become. This may be due to obesity, which is one of the contributory factors of fibroids. Medical practitioners usually advise affected women to keep their weight as ideal as possible. Ideally, controlling one’s body weight and keeping it in normal levels should start at the age of 18. Increase in weight will require the pituitary gland, a pea-sized endocrine gland, to produce more estrogen, thereby increasing the levels of estrogen in the system, making the tumors grow bigger.

The Reason for the Presence of Pain

The bigger the fibroid has become, the more pressure it causes to the nearby organs and bodily structures. Pressure, thus, bring about pain. Take for example the pressure it causes on the rectum. It will result in lower back pain, as well as constipation. In addition, pressure on the urinary bladder causes urinary frequency and/or urinary urgency. In its worst condition though, inability to urinate may become apparent. In most cases, affected women report pain on the pelvic area. Pelvic mass are usually palpated by medical health practitioners during a pelvic examination. Again, pressure on the pelvic area due to the mass/tumors can cause pain, scaling from bearable to severe pain.

Fight Off Pain!

Medical treatment to address pain may include giving of medications. These medications may include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, as well as oral contraceptives. Nonetheless, great caution must be used with the use of oral contraceptives as these contain hormones such as estrogen, thereby contributing to the growth of the fibroids.

It is important to remember though that self-medication must be avoided. It is imperative that you see your medical health practitioner and discuss your condition with him/her. Medications have side effects that you need to get acquainted with before use, as these side effects may worsen your current condition.