In most cases, fibroids cause no symptoms and require no treatment, although they should be checked by a doctor. Depending on the size and location of the tumors, however, symptoms sometimes occur. These symptoms may include irregular bleeding, vaginal discharge, and frequent urination. When fibroids cause heavy bleeding or press against nearby organs and cause pain, surgery or other treatment may be recommended. When a woman reaches menopause, fibroids are likely to become smaller, and sometimes disappear.
Endometriosis is another benign condition that affects the uterus.
It rarely develops into cancer. It occurs when endometrial tissue begins to grow on the outside of the uterus and on nearby organs. Treatment options generally include hormone therapy and surgery. Endometrial hyperplasia is a uterine condition frequently associated with unopposed endogenous or exogenous estrogen stimulation of the endometrium. Although it is not cancer, endometrial hyperplasia is considered to be a precancerous condition.