Do Fibroids Hurt All the Time?

If you have small fibroids, you may not notice they are there and feel no pain or discomfort. If you have larger fibroids or many in the uterus, you may feel discomfort and pain. Fibroid pain may be chronic and felt all the time, or it may come and go.

What does pain from fibroids feel like?

Pelvic Discomfort Women with large fibroids may feel heaviness or pressure in their lower abdomen or pelvis. Often this is described as a vague discomfort rather than a sharp pain. Sometimes, the enlarged uterus makes it difficult to lie face down, bend over or exercise without discomfort.

Can pain from fibroids come and go?

The pain may come and go or occur only during sex or menstruation. It may be sharp or a dull ache. Symptoms can also vary depending on the location, size, and number of fibroids you have.