Symptoms of a Degenerating Uterine Fibroid

Key Symptoms of Fibroid Degeneration

Acute pelvic pain is the most common presenting symptom of a degenerating uterine fibroid, often severe and of sudden onset, according to the American College of Radiology 1, 2, 3
Fever is part of the flu-like syndrome associated with fibroid degeneration, as reported by the American College of Radiology 2, 3, 4
Nausea commonly accompanies the pain and fever in patients with degenerating uterine fibroids, as noted by the American College of Radiology 2, 4
Leukocytosis, or elevated white blood cell count, occurs due to the inflammatory response associated with fibroid degeneration, according to the American College of Radiology 2, 3

Vaginal expulsion can occur, particularly with submucosal fibroids that are breaking down, as reported by the American College of Radiology 2, 4

High fever with severe pelvic pain is a symptom that warrants immediate medical attention, as indicated by the American College of Radiology 2