Uterine leiomyomas or fibroids refer to an increasingly common condition in which there are benign muscle growths in the uterus that can be as small as peas or as big as melons. Women who have uterine fibroids commonly suffer from excessive bleeding or prolonged period. In most women these fibroids are detected only after sonography results as the symptoms are usually not very noticeable. Some of the common symptoms apart from prolonged bleeding are pelvic pain after menstruation frequent urination constipation back or leg pain. Here are some facts you should know about uterine fibroids: Did you know that women