Deep fibroids are called submucosal if they lie directly under the uterine lining or intracavitary if they are on a stalk and located within the uterine cavity. Small fibroids that are not deep in the uterus and do not cause significant symptoms do not require treatment. Myomectomies can frequently be done through the laparoscope as an outpatient. Large fibroids usually require a larger incision with hospital admission for a few days. Fibroids can cause infertility or repetitive miscarriages if they are deep within the uterus and disrupt the normal function of the uterine lining.
Large fibroids can block the fallopian tubes.