Although it is no bigger than a pea, the pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain just beneath the hypothalamus, is considered the most important part of the endocrine system. It's often called the master gland because it makes hormones that control several other endocrine glands.
If your tumor is very small, or if you are going through menopause, you may not have any symptoms. Fibroids may shrink during and after menopause. Symptoms of fibroids may include: 1  heavy bleeding between or during your periods that includes blood clots. 2  pain in the pelvis and/or lower back. 3  increased menstrual cramping. 4  increased urination. 5  pain during intercourse. 6  menstruation that lasts longer than usual. 7  pressure or fullness in your lower abdomen.
Fibroids are non cancerious tissues grown in uterus.Generally, fibroids are not a sign of caution. Only 10 to 20 percent of the women experience pain and should get treated. The fibroids may cause the following symptoms: Heavy menstrual bleeding; Pelvic pain; Swelling of the abdomen please refer Fibroids in the Uterus?