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.
Uterine fibroids are the most common female pelvic tumor, affecting up to 30% of women. Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that arise from smooth muscle cells within the uterus and can result in symptoms such as pelvic pain, pelvic pressure, urinary frequency, abdominal fullness, infertility and heavy menstrual bleeding.omplications in pregnancy of fibroids. 1  When a fibroid grows in or near the fallopian tubes. 2  Fibroids can partially or completely block the egg cells to go down and meet with sperm cells ultimately preventing pregnancy... 3  The fertilized egg cannot implant into the uterus because a fibroid is occupying its space.