Anemia
During the menstrual cycle, significant blood in lost over a few days, and women with fibroids increase their blood loss during menses. In normal circumstances, losing blood in menstruation is one of the reasons why hemoglobin is a bit lower in females compared to males. However, in patients with fibroids, the blood loss is even greater and more prolonged. This blood loss causes the hemoglobin levels in the body to go down below the normal threshold, and the oxygen supply to the tissues in the body are compromised in a process called anemia. If the hemoglobin levels are low, they can be significantly improved through a proper diet, but in some cases, very low levels may need blood transfusions and other measures to improve.