You are in Medical Library . I Government Agencies Uterine Fibroids Uterine fibroids are benign tumors composed of the smooth muscle tissue of the uterus. Fibroids are quite common among women in their thirties and forties. Typically, fibroids occur in groups, cause no symptoms, and are small in size, although they can sometimes grow larger. They are usually harmless unless they exert pressure on surrounding organs, in which case they can cause pain, abnormal bleeding, and an enlarged uterus.
Fibroids sometimes cause infertility.
The materials in this section have been chosen to provide a solid introduction to your health condition. They explain anatomy and physiology, give descriptive overviews of the disease, and include a glossary of the medical terms you will come across in the rest of your report. Once a diagnosis that almost automatically meant a hysterectomy, uterine fibroids are now treated with a range of non-surgical alternatives. This article thoroughly reviews all the options. A brief article about the risks of and treatments for uterine fibroids, and how they relate to fertility.