Fibroids Weight Gain

Fibroids can lead to enough uncomfortable symptoms, from pelvic pain to heavy periods, without having to deal with fibroids weight gain too. But the odds of this occurring are high due to the bloating fibroids cause and the growing size of these untreated non-cancerous tumors. Usually, when fibroids are removed successfully or go away on their own, you lose the excess weight as well. To be sure you get complete relief from fibroids weight gain, however, call the expert at the Downtown Vein & Vascular Center for an appointment. You’ll find a number of effective fibroids weight gain treatments that work.

Could Fibroids Be the Cause of My Weight Gain?

What Are Symptoms of Fibroids Weight Gain?

Mysterious weight that occurs even after no change to your exercise routine or eating habits may be due to fibroid growth. If fibroids continue to grow and multiply, clusters can form that cause noticeable changes to your abdomen, as well as other symptoms that may include:

• No possibility of pregnancy. Fibroids can be mistaken for a pregnancy as the weight starts to show in your lower abdomen. Untreated, fibroids this large can lead to infertility.
• Constantly bloated. Bloating can be irritating and give you the feeling you’re heavier than you are. The added pressure of a growing fibroid puts pressure on your stomach to give you that bloated feeling.
• Abnormally heavy bleeding. Fibroids bleeding can be extremely heavy, leading to abnormal bleeding around or during your menstrual cycle, as well as spotting in between periods.
• Unable to empty your bladder. Fibroid pressure on your bladder makes it more difficult to completely empty your bladder, causing a feeling of heaviness and discomfort. Alternatively, the added pressure can lead to more frequent urination

Different types of fibroids lead to pregnancy-like baby bumps and weight gain. All fibroids have the potential to cause the appearance of or actual weight gain. The different types of uterine fibroids include:

• When a fibroid grows outside of the uterus, this can cause pressure on other organs and show up as noticeable weight gain.
• When a fibroid forms underneath the uterine lining it’s called a submuscal fibroid.
• The most common type of fibroid, this category is sometimes mistaken for pregnancy at first. When large these fibroids cause a significant expansion of the uterus, pushing into other organs like the intestines and kidneys, it can lead to other symptoms, like pelvic pain.
• This sort of stalk-like fibroid grows in columns instead of a clump or ball. They can appear fibrous and grow either inside or outside of the uterus.

How Do I Treat Fibroids Weight Gain?

Keeping track of your periods and the duration and heaviness of the flow lets you notice any drastic changes. An in-depth history of your menstrual cycle, as well as information about your goals for pregnancy in the future, helps your NYC doctor determine whether you have fibroids and which fibroids weight gain treatment suits you best. If you’ve been diagnosed with uterine fibroids that require treatment, contact the Downtown Vein & Vascular Center for solutions.

I am Dr. Sergei Sobolevsky, a leading specialist in endovascular medicine. Having performed over 25,000 procedures throughout my career, I bring decades of experience in vascular and interventional radiology to my practice. I obtained my Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1997 and completed my specialty clinical training in vascular and interventional radiology at Harvard University.

My dedication to excellence in patient care has been recognized through accolades such as being named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and inclusion in the Top Doctors New York Metro Area lists for 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. With licenses in multiple states, I have also shared my expertise through presentations at various institutions in the US and abroad.

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