be because of something more. Sometimes it may not be stress or because of what you have been binge eating, sometimes it could be fibroids.
Uterine fibroids are growths (benign) that develop in the lining of a woman’s uterus. Though there is no specific evidence that shows who exactly will develop fibroids, African American women, and people who have a family history of fibroids or are overweight have a higher chance of developing them.
If developed during a woman’s childbearing years, there is a possibility of the fibroids growing so big that they change the size of your uterus or being so small that they cannot be seen by the naked eye. Thankfully once a woman reaches the age of menopause, fibroids will shrink or disappear completely.
What The Risk Of Developing Fibroids Can Lead To
Since fibroids develop in the uterine lining, they can cause heavy menstrual bleeding and extremely painful cramping but that isn’t the only thing fibroids can cause if left untreated.
They can also cause anemia because of the drop that happens in the body’s red blood cells when fibroids develop.
Long-lasting pelvic pain, trouble with emptying your bladder and lengthy periods are symptoms that can develop because of fibroids and unfortunately, there are more.
Though they are non-cancerous growths, fibroids, if left untreated, can cause problems with fertility and even pregnancy loss. They can cause the risk of complications during pregnancy such as fetal growth restriction, and preterm delivery.
What To Do If Your Period Pain Is Simply Too Much
When dealing with extreme period pains, see what you can do for yourself first. Cut out processed foods and dairy items from your diet or find alternatives. Use heating pads to place on the cramps and try over-the-counter medications to help with the pain. Drink herbal teas and do things to reduce your stress levels such as exercising and yoga.
If you’ve attempted some of those helpful tips and the extreme pain still isn’t going away, it’s time to see a doctor because there may be underlying issues (fibroids and or other medical issues). When you see a specialist, bring up your concerns and symptoms and ask to get some testing done. Most of the medical issues that lead to extremely painful and harsh periods can not be determined without one, so your best bet is going to be a test. Being a woman is hard so let’s do everything in our power to make life a bit easier wherever we can.