How are uterine fibroids diagnosed?

On examination of the pelvis, a doctor may suspect a uterine fibroid if the uterus is found to be larger in size than normal or the contour of the uterus is irregular.

The diagnosis is typically based on the finding of a growth on ultrasound scan of the uterus. CT-scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the abdomen and pelvis will also show the presence of uterine fibroids.