RSSAll Entries in the "Featured" Category

Different Types Of Fibroids

Different Types Of Fibroids

Fibroids are generally named based on their location in specific areas of the uterus. The symptoms that they cause are usually associated with their location.

Uterine Fibroids Known By Other Names

Uterine Fibroids Known By Other Names

They can vary from the size of a pea to larger than a basketball. Decades ago, when women were less likely to seek medical attention for pelvic disorders, doctors frequently saw fibroids that were the size of full-term pregnancies.

What are Uterine fibroids?

They are the single most common reason for hysterectomies in the United States. It is estimated that between 200,000 to 500,000 hysterectomies are performed each year because of fibroid tumors.