UTERINE FIBROIDS ARE COMMON, NON-CANCEROUS GROWTHS THAT DEVELOP IN OR AROUND THE UTERUS. THEY OFTEN DON’T CAUSE ANY SYMPTOMS, BUT WHEN THEY DO, THEY CAN BE DEBILITATING. IN THOSE CASES, WOMEN OFTEN ...

Fibromas are non-cancerous tumors that often require no treatment unless they cause symptoms. You can get a physical exam and imaging tests to diagnose a fibroma. It is unsafe to remove a fibroma at ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today permitted the marketing of the first tissue containment system for use with certain laparoscopic power morcellators to isolate uterine tissue that is ...

Fibroids, noncancerous growths that develop in or on the uterus, are fueled by the hormones estrogen and progesterone. These hormones play a significant role in their development, growth and ...

A rare case of a 30-year-old woman diagnosed with a 16-kg giant uterine fibroid emphasizes the need for routine pelvic exams to prevent complications.

Uterine fibroids are growths made of muscle and tissue that form in or on the wall of your uterus. These tumors are almost always noncancerous and represent the most common type of growth in women.

Uterine fibroids (also called myomas or leiomyomas) are benign (noncancerous) tumors in muscle tissue that can change the shape or size of your uterus and sometimes your cervix. Fibroids occur when a ...

Both endometriosis and fibroids affect the uterus and may cause similar symptoms and complications. Proper diagnosis and treatment can reduce the risk of long-term health issues. The uterus is the ...

Polyps and uterine fibroids are both abnormal growths. The main difference is the type of tissue of which they’re made. Symptoms and treatment options may vary. Fibroids are made up of thick muscle ...

Lupita Nyong’o is known for her powerful performances on screen, but recently, she’s using her voice to shine a light on a deeply personal health issue: uterine fibroids. In a candid update on social ...