Fibroids can cause heavy menstrual bleeding. A change in vaginal discharge — especially a strong unpleasant smell — is a sign of infection and typically needs medical attention. Fibroids are benign ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Uterine fibroid embolization is a popular treatment for uterine fibroids that generally has very good outcomes. Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a procedure to treat uterine fibroids. Fibroids ...

Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus. Up to 80% of those who are born with a uterus may experience these benign masses of muscle in their uterus. While fibroids ...

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 ...

Uterine fibroids, the most common type of tumor among women of reproductive age, are associated with heavy menstrual bleeding, abdominal discomfort, subfertility, and a reduced quality of life. For ...

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, or myomas, are common benign (noncancerous) tumors that affect around 75 percent of women at some point during their lives. Our specialists typically treat fibroids with non-surgical ...

A 43-year-old Australian woman presented to the emergency department with concerns related to dyspnea, urinary frequency, and heavy menstrual bleeding. Her BMI was 36. She noted that she had been ...

About The Study: In this cross-sectional study, uterine fibroid embolization was underutilized with significant disparities across socioeconomic factors. Further efforts are needed to equitably expand ...

Up to half of women have fibroid tumors and many don't realize it. While these growths in the uterus are common, they can sometimes be problematic such as interfering with quality of life or impacting ...

Uterine fibroids are tumors that grow in or on your uterus, or womb. Fibroids aren’t cancerous and hardly ever turn into cancer. They're made of smooth muscle cells and other tissue that grows in or ...