What Are the Symptoms of Uterine Hypertrophy?
Apr 14, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Lianlian
Introduction
Symptoms of uterine hypertrophy:
- Heavy menstrual bleeding with prolonged menstrual cycle duration;
- Stable menstrual flow but shortened cycle length;
- Light menstrual flow with prolonged duration.
Excessive menstrual bleeding during the cycle may lead to significant blood loss, resulting in anemia—manifesting as pallor and other related symptoms.
Patients may also experience a sensation of heaviness or dull pain in the lower abdomen and lumbosacral region, and may even develop urinary frequency, urgency, and dysuria.
The primary clinical manifestations of uterine hypertrophy include the following:
1. Menstrual Disorders:
- Heavy menstrual bleeding with prolonged menstrual cycles;
- Normal menstrual volume but shortened cycle length;
- Light menstrual flow with abnormally prolonged duration.
2. Anemia:
Excessive menstrual bleeding during the cycle leads to significant blood loss, potentially resulting in anemia—manifesting as pallor and other related symptoms.
3. Abnormal Vaginal Discharge:
In women with cervical hypertrophy, vaginal discharge may appear thick and milky-white or pale yellow and purulent. Additionally, they may experience a sensation of heaviness or dull pain in the lower abdomen and lumbosacral region, as well as urinary symptoms such as frequency, urgency, and dysuria.
4. Infertility:
Many patients with uterine hypertrophy develop infertility. While simple uterine hypertrophy alone does not typically impair fertility, severe cases may lead to endometritis or tubal adhesions—both of which are common contributors to infertility.
