Can doctors feel fibroids?

Pelvic exam Your doctor may feel irregularities in the shape of your uterus, suggesting the presence of fibroids. If you have symptoms of uterine fibroids, your doctor may order these tests: Ultrasound. If confirmation is needed, your doctor may order an ultrasound.

What does a doctor see during a Pap smear?

A Pap smear is different from a pelvic exam. During this exam, your doctor will check your vulva, vagina, cervix, ovaries, uterus, rectum and pelvis for any abnormalities. A Pap smear specifically tests for cervical cancer. If you’re due for one, you can get a Pap smear during your annual pelvic exam.

Can I feel fibroids myself?

Your fibroids may or may not cause symptoms. Some women have no symptoms with their fibroids and are surprised when they’re discovered during a routine gynecological exam. Depending on the location of the growth, we can sometimes feel a fibroid during a pelvic exam.

How does a Pap smear feel?

Pap smears shouldn’t hurt. If you’re getting your first Pap, it may feel a little uncomfortable because it’s a new sensation that your body isn’t yet used to. People often say it feels like a small pinch, but everyone has a different threshold for pain.

What does a fibroid feel like to the touch?

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 you feel a fibroid externally?

This is probably because all my fibroids were growing on the outside of the uterus – where I could feel them directly – rather than on the inside, where they can cause very heavy and painful periods. It’s not uncommon for women with these types of fibroids to talk about blood flow so heavy, it is like turning on a tap.

Can you feel fibroids in your groin?

No. Most women that have fibroids have no symptoms. They are termed “passenger” fibroids as they “ride along” in the uterus without causing any symptoms. Depending on size and location, fibroids can cause pain in the pelvis which can radiate in to the lower back, hip, buttocks, groin, and even down the legs.