What are fibroids?

Uterine growths: Fibroids are benign growths of smooth muscle of the uterus. They are not precancerous, however, they can cause symptoms. Some symptoms of fibroids include abdominal pain and heavy vaginal bleeding. They can be treated with hormonal medications or surgery if they are extremely bothersome.

Common benign masses: Common benign masses in the uterus, fibroids may have no symptoms or may cause vaginal bleeding or symptoms related to bulk. There are many treatment options. Hysterectomy and myomectomy are traditional approaches. Uterine artery embolization, offered by interventional radiologists, is a minimally invasive approach - with short recovery time it may be a good option for many patients.

Benign uterine tumor: Fibroids are growths, usually ball shaped, that are made of uterine muscle. To doctors, a tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue and does not necessarily mean cancer. Fibroids are benign, or non cancerous. They are more dense than normal uterine muscle and can cause pain, pressure, bladder or bowel symptoms, painful sex, and/or heavy, painful menstrual periods.

Benign tumors of the: Uterus that are very common in reproductive age women. They can cause heavy menses, abomdinal cramping and pain, pelvic pressure. There are the leading indication for hysterectomy. Women can present varying degrees of symptoms and not all women with fibroids are equal. Your obgyn can easily answer this question.

Benign tumors: Fibroids are benign smooth muscle tumors of the uterus. The cause of fibroids is not known, however they tend to run in families and appear to respond to hormone levels. If they do not cause any symptoms, they can be left alone. However, they commonly cause heavy or irregular periods, pelvic heaviness, or pain. See your doctor if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.

Benign uterine tumor: Uterine fibroids are benign uterine tumors that occur in over 50% of women by the age of 35. These tumors arise from the muscle cells of the uterus, and are technically a benign form of cancer. They are rarely maignant, and usually require no treatment. Fibroids can cause infertility, heavier menses, pelvic pain or pressure, and sometimes become so large they require removal.

Benign tumor: Uterine fibroids are the most common pelvic tumor in women. They are benign and non-cancerous. They're often asymptomatic but can cause disabling symptoms in some women which will require treatment. Fibroids are particularly common in african-american women. Up to 80% of these women during childbearing years have fibroids. Fibroids tend to occur earlier, be larger, and more numerous in these women.