also known as uterine fibroids or leiomyomas, are non-cancerous growths that develop within the muscular wall of the uterus. Unlike cysts, which are fluid-filled, fibroids consist of smooth muscle ...

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.

Uterine fibroids are benign (not cancerous) growths in the uterus. Also known as leiomyomas, fibroids affect most women at some point in their lives. They generally cause no symptoms or health ...

I was given a saline sonogram — an in-office procedure that spots fibroids or cysts in the uterus to confirm where they are. Mine were determined to be outside my uterus and therefore not dangerous.

Fibroids are non-cancerous smooth muscle tumors. They are characterized according to position and size within the uterus. They can occur in the uterus’ outer layer (subserosal fibroids ...

The world as we know it is full of inequalities. Some are more detrimental than others, like the glaring inequity in the research fields of women's and men's health. Medical treatment is a basic ...