Fibroids

What are the symptoms of Fibroids?

Many fibroids, even large ones, may cause no symptoms. They may be accidentally discovered during a regular pelvic examination. If a woman has symptoms, the most common may include the following: Heav....

Fibroids: When to seek medical help?

Fibroids, also known as leiomyoma, myoma, and fibromyoma are the commonest benign tumours of the uterus (womb). They occur in up to 50% of all women but many women are not aware about it as it may cau....

What are the causes of Fibroids?

Fibroids are benign growth in the uterus which are very common in women more than 35 years of age. The exact cause why some women develop these tumours is not known. Many factors such as genetic abnor....

What are Fibroids?

Fibroids are common benign tumours of the uterus (womb) that occur in up to 50% of all women. This tumours are most common in women between ages 30 and 50, although some women in their 20s may be diag....

What is the treatment of Fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are common benign tumours that develop in the uterus (womb). Fibroids can be treated both with medications and surgery. Treatment for fibroids depends on various factors such as: You....

What is the prognosis of Fibroids?

A fibroid is common benign growth in the uterus (it means that it is not cancerous). The size of fibroids can vary from as small as a pea to as large as a basketball. Read on to know the prognosis of ....