SYMPTOMATOLOGY

FACTORS RATIONALE REMARKS

This may also involved

Heavy and prolonged clotting and pain.
bleeding Abnormal bleeding is the Present
primary uterine myoma
symptom requiring women to
seek medical advice.

This uterine myoma (fibroid)

Back pain in the legs symptom appears as the Present
fibroids press on nerves that
extend to the pelvis and legs.

This symptom may appear as

a result of the bulk or weight
Pelvic pain or pressure of the myoma (fibroids) Present
pressing on other structures in
the pelvic area.

This uterine myoma (fibroid)

Pressure on the bladder symptom can cause frequent
urination, urinary Not Present
incontinence or urine
retention.

This can lead to constipation

and/or bloating. The
Pressure on the bowel constipation may be Present
exacerbated by iron
supplements taken for the
anemia caused by excessive
bleeding.
Reproductive problems can
also be another uterine
myoma (fibroid) symptom.
Pain during sexual Infertility, recurrent Not Present
intercourse miscarriage, or premature
labor during pregnancy can be
caused by uterine myoma.