Submucosal fibroids, which develop under the uterine lining and protrude into the uterine cavity, cause the most significant fertility challenges. Even small growths in this location can prevent ...

Fibroids are non-cancerous smooth muscle tumors. They are characterized according to position and size within the uterus. They can occur in the uterus’ outer layer (subserosal fibroids ...

Treatment varies with fibroid location and size. The various methods of treatment include open myomectomy, laparoscopic or robot-assisted myomectomy, medical treatment, uterine artery embolization ...

However, the size, number, and location of fibroids are unique to each person and complications can occur. Compared to other types of uterine fibroids, subserosal fibroids are not usually ...

Although many people with uterine fibroids do not have symptoms ... desire for pregnancy, and size and location of the tumors. Medications, surgical procedures, and lifestyle changes can help ...

Uterine fibroids, or myomas, are common benign (noncancerous) tumors that affect around 75 percent of women at some point during their lives. Our specialists typically treat fibroids with non-surgical ...

“Also known as ‘uterine leiomyomas’ or ‘myomas’, fibroids are a common condition ... and their size or location may lead to miscarriages or other pregnancy-related issues.” ...

Reproductive tract problems—Uterine fibroids and polyps (growths) or infections are common causes of abnormal bleeding. Precancer or cancer in the uterus, cervix (opening of the uterus), or ...

She fell pregnant six times but wasn't able to carry a child to full term. Ms Johnson never knew her uterine fibroids were affecting her fertility, only learning about the extent of the condition ...