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.
Review the available symptom checkers for these symptoms of Uterine fibroids: 1  Menstrual symptoms -- Symptom Checker. 2  Pelvic pain -- Symptom Checker. 3  Pelvic discomfort -- Symptom Checker.  Excessive menstrual bleeding -- Symptom 1  Checker. Vaginal discharge -- Symptom Checker.  Frequent urination -- Symptom 1  Checker. Infertility -- Symptom Checker.