Symptoms include abnormal gynecologic haemorrhage, heavy or painful periods, abdominal discomfort or bloating, pelvic pain, back ache, difficulty having a bowel movement or painful bowel movements, urinary frequency or retention, and in some cases,
infertility. During pregnancy they may be the
cause of miscarriage, bleeding, premature labor, or interference with the position of the fetus.
* A disc protrusion is also called bulging disc, ruptured disk, slipped disc, or herniated disc.