Uterine Fibroids

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Overview

Uterine fibroids are abnormal growths, or tumors, that develop in the tissue of the uterus. They also are called uterine fibromata (singular is fibroma) and uterine leiomyomata. Uterine fibroids are common and occur in about 40% of women by the age of 40.

The uterus (womb) is the female reproductive organ in which a fertilized egg (ovum) implants and develops during pregnancy. It is located in the pelvis, behind the bladder and in front of the rectum in women. The uterus has thick...Read the full article