Most fibroids do not cause any symptoms, but some women with fibroids can have: 1  Heavy bleeding (which can be heavy enough to cause anemia) or painful periods. 2  Feeling of fullness in the pelvic area (lower stomach area) 3  Enlargement of the lower abdomen.  Frequent 1  urination. Pain during 2  sex. Lower back  pain.
Medical Definition of LYE. 1. : a strong alkaline liquor rich in potassium carbonate leached from wood ashes and used especially in making soap and washing; broadly: a strong alkaline solution (as of sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide). 2.: a solid caustic (as sodium hydroxide).edical Definition of LYE. 1. : a strong alkaline liquor rich in potassium carbonate leached from wood ashes and used especially in making soap and washing; broadly: a strong alkaline solution (as of sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide). 2. : a solid caustic (as sodium hydroxide).
There are two types of lye used by soapmakers-sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide. Sodium hydroxide is used to make solid soap; potassium hydroxide is used to make liquid soaps. A combination of the two is used to make cream soaps.