The connection between fibroid size and symptom severity

Fibroid size alone does not always determine symptom severity, as even small fibroids can cause pain or interfere with fertility. That said, larger fibroids, typically greater than 6–10 cm, are more likely to cause complications such as severe pelvic pain, pressure on surrounding organs, distortion of the uterine shape affecting fertility or pregnancy, anaemia from heavy menstrual bleeding, and urinary retention or constipation. Performed through a tiny insertion in the groin, Uterine Fibroid Embolisation (UFE) precisely targets the blood vessels supplying fibroids, causing them to shrink gradually while preserving surrounding healthy tissue. To learn more about UFE, speak to your gynae or visit our website.