Do Uterine Fibroids Make You Tired

Do Uterine Fibroids Make You Tired

Do Uterine Fibroids Make You Tired

Do you feel tired or exhausted despite getting enough sleep each night? Uterine fibroids are one possible reason you may feel this way. These noncancerous growths are known to cause a variety of unwanted symptoms (like heavy bleeding) that make day-to-day activities more difficult.

The affiliated physicians at American Fibroid Centers have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating fibroids. Our uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) procedure provides real relief for women who struggle with this common condition.

Women near Queens, Harlem, Brooklyn, Fishkill, West Orange, NJ, and Cincinnati, OH can call to schedule a fibroid assessment. We offer convenient solutions that address fibroid symptoms, like fatigue, and help you get your life back.

What are uterine fibroids?

Uterine fibroids (sometimes called leiomyomas) are growths that typically form during a woman’s childbearing years. These growths vary in size, and it is possible to have one fibroid or several. Many women develop uterine fibroids but do not have symptoms because they are so small. When they do cause problems, it is due to their size or location within the uterus.

Fibroid symptoms to watch for

Uterine fibroids are not cancerous, but they may cause serious problems, including:

  • Abnormal or heavy bleeding during menstruation
  • Urinary frequency or urgency
  • Constipation or bloating
  • A constant feeling of fullness in the pelvic area
  • Enlargement of the lower abdomen
  • Pain during intercourse

Speak with a trained physician near Queens, Harlem, Brooklyn, Fishkill, West Orange, NJ, or Cincinnati, OH if you have the above symptoms. Patients at American Fibroid Centers can receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

Do fibroids cause fatigue?

Women with uterine fibroids may feel tired or fatigued throughout the day. This is because fibroid symptoms, like pelvic pain, make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep.

Anemia is another possible cause of fatigue in women with uterine fibroids. This condition occurs when someone has a decreased number of red blood cells that store and carry oxygen to the blood.

Because fibroids may cause excessive bleeding during menstruation, women may experience anemia and feel exhausted as a result. Additional symptoms include a feeling of weakness or shortness of breath.

Treatment at American Fibroid Centers

American Fibroid Centers offers a minimally invasive approach to fibroids. Uterine fibroid embolization is a procedure that uses imaging guidance to interrupt the blood supply to the fibroids, causing them to shrink slowly over time. UFE is known to be safe and effective, and comes with a low risk of complications.

Patients should meet with a trained physician before deciding on any treatment for fibroids. During an assessment, one of our physicians will review your medical history and current symptoms. They may also order an imaging test to view the size and location of the fibroids before scheduling UFE.

Manage chronic fatigue and more

Fatigue and other common fibroid symptoms should not stop you from living your life to the fullest. If uterine fibroids cause fatigue or exhaustion, reach out to American Fibroid Centers. UFE may shrink your fibroids and significantly improve your symptoms.

Schedule an assessment and see if you are eligible for a minimally invasive way to manage fibroids. We frequently help women in Queens, Harlem, Brooklyn, Fishkill, West Orange, NJ, and Cincinnati, OH.

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