Fibroids are benign tumors of the uterus.
They can be found on the uterus, in its muscular wall or within the uterine cavity. There may be multiple fibroids of different sizes. Most women don t have any symptoms from fibroids, but if they get large they can cause pressure on the bladder or rectum or if located in the uterine cavity may cause severe bleeding and pain. A pelvic exam and ultrasound can diagnosis fibroids and be used to monitor them over time. They usually shrink with menopause indicating their growth is influenced by hormones.