Fibroids & menstrual cramps
Uterine fibroids often come with symptoms that disrupt your everyday life, including severe menstrual cramping. From heavy bleeding to exhausting pain in your abdomen and back, you may find that your bathroom trips are becoming more frequent, and your time away from school or work is adding up.
At Texas Endovascular, we understand how much fibroids can affect your health and daily life. We also provide advanced treatment options to end symptoms and get you to a fibroid-free life without invasive surgery or prolonged recovery times.
If you’re experiencing severe menstrual cramps and painful periods from fibroids, we can help. Don’t waste another day suffering through debilitating cramps. Instead, opt for minimally invasive care for fibroids and menstrual cramps today.
What is menstrual cramping?
Cramping is one of the most common symptoms of a menstrual cycle, according to the Mayo Clinic. It can range from mild to severe and varies from person to person.
Menstrual cramps are often described as throbbing or aching in the lower abdomen or back. They often occur in women just before and throughout their menstrual period.
How do fibroids cause menstrual cramps?
Aside from heavy bleeding and prolonged periods, fibroids can cause other severe symptoms, such as painful cramping in the abdomen and back.
During your period, your uterus contracts to help get rid of the uterine lining. Hormone-like substances, known as prostaglandins, are involved in the pain and inflammation triggered during uterine muscle contractions.
Higher levels of prostaglandins are associated with fibroids or other reproductive conditions. They can cause more severe and prolonged cramping, which can be physically debilitating to some.
Other reasons you may be experiencing more severe cramping with fibroids include:
- Increased uterus size, which requires more muscle contractions to remove the uterine lining
- Heavier bleeding that causes larger expelled clots
- Fibroid pressure against the uterine cavity
If you’re experiencing menstrual cramping that lasts for long periods, increases in intensity, or disrupts your daily life, fibroids may be to blame.
We encourage you to visit a fibroid specialist for further evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for painful periods from fibroids.
Offering comprehensive treatment for menstrual cramps and fibroids
At Texas Endovascular, we recognize the negative impact severe menstrual cramps and other fibroid symptoms can have on your everyday life.
You don’t have to live with excruciating pain and cramping every month, though. Take control of your health by opting for specialized fibroid care and learning more about treatments like uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) today.
To learn more or schedule an evaluation at one of our convenient locations, contact us today.
