A 36-year-old woman presented with a lump in her abdomen during her first pregnancy. She told clinicians she had noticed the lump before she became pregnant. She had no pain or other symptoms. The ...

If you have a uterus, chances are you’ll find yourself discussing uterine fibroids with your doctor at some point during your life. “Uterine fibroids, also caused by leiomyomas, are benign ...

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 ...

Uterine fibroids cause symptoms like painful periods, pelvic pain, and uncomfortable intercourse. You may be more at risk of fibroids if you have a family history of the condition or are obese.

Submucosal fibroids are benign tumors that can cause heavy menstrual bleeding. Hormonal fluctuations and family history can increase the chance of having fibroids. People with severe vaginal bleeding ...

If you find yourself one of the 80% of women who receive a fibroids diagnosis, don’t panic: There’s an arsenal of uterine fibroids treatment options available. Fibroids, also called leiomyomas or ...

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Among U.S. residents, Black and Asian women of reproductive age were more likely to have asymptomatic uterine fibroids compared with their white and Hispanic peers, according to data ...

Share on Pinterest Phthalates, which are common in many household items, can stimulate the growth of uterine fibroids. Image credit: Olha Khomenko/EyeEm/Getty Images. Fibroids are benign tumors that ...