Uterine fibroids are benign, abnormal growths occurring in the uterus. They are also one of the leading causes of infertility in women. Uterine fibroids can be treated with a surgical procedure called a hysterectomy. A hysterectomy is the complete removal of all feminine reproductive organs. It is the most common surgical procedure in women.
New technology enables myomectomy to be an option for some women.
Myomectomy is a surgical procedure where only the fibroid tumor is removed and the female organs are left intact. Medications that shrink the size of the fibroid tumor are also a viable treatment for some women. Approximately 10 million women in the United States suffer from endometriosis. It can occur sporadically from the onset of menstruation until menopause. The endometrium is a specialized lining for the purpose of aiding in the implantation and nourishment of a developing embryo.