Is a tumor in the uterus serious?

If a tumor appears in the uterus, the first thing we should consider is uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids are a gynecological disease that seriously affects women's physical health. In severe cases, it is very likely to endanger the life safety of female patients. Therefore, it is recommended that female friends must pay more attention to their physical changes and not let their uterus be harmed easily. Now we will explain to you whether having a tumor in the uterus is serious or not.

(1) Menstrual changes: the most common symptom. Large intramural fibroids increase the area of ​​the uterine cavity and endometrium, resulting in poor uterine contractions or excessive endometrial hyperplasia, which can lead to shortened menstrual cycles, increased menstrual flow, prolonged menstrual periods, irregular vaginal bleeding, etc. Submucosal fibroids often cause menorrhagia, and as the fibroids grow larger, the menstrual period becomes longer. Once the fibroids become necrotic, ulcerated, or infected, there will be persistent or irregular vaginal bleeding or purulent discharge. Subserosal fibroids and small intramural fibroids often have no obvious menstrual changes.

(2) Abdominal mass: Patients often complain of a distended abdomen and a mass felt in the middle of the lower abdomen. It is easier to palpate in the early morning when the bladder is full and pushes the uterus upward. It is hard and irregular in shape.

(3) Increased vaginal discharge: Intramural fibroids increase the area of ​​the uterine cavity, increase the secretion of endometrial glands, and are accompanied by pelvic congestion, resulting in increased vaginal discharge. Submucosal fibroids suspended in the vagina are susceptible to infection and necrosis, producing a large amount of purulent and bloody discharge and necrotic tissue discharge with a foul odor.

(4) Abdominal pain, backache, and lower abdominal distension: Patients usually do not have abdominal pain, but acute abdominal pain occurs when the pedicle of the subserosal fibroid is twisted. When the fibroids turn red, there is severe abdominal pain and fever. Lower abdominal distension and back pain are common and worsen during menstruation.

(5) Compression symptoms: Fibroids compress the bladder and cause frequent urination, urination difficulties, urine retention, etc. Compression of the ureter can cause hydronephrosis. Compression of the rectum can cause difficulty in defecation, etc.

(6) Infertility: 25% to 40% of cases are reported in the literature. It may be that the fibroids compress the fallopian tube, causing it to twist, or deform the uterine cavity, hindering the fertilized egg from implanting.

(7) Secondary anemia: Long-term menorrhagia leads to secondary anemia. In severe cases, there are symptoms such as general fatigue, pale complexion, shortness of breath, and palpitations.

For adult female friends, if they are not careful in life, they will easily be infected with gynecological diseases. When gynecological diseases are not treated promptly and properly, they will further endanger women's health. Therefore, it is recommended that female friends must pay more attention to their personal hygiene and go to the hospital for health checks regularly.