Uterine fibroids are more common than you might realize. According to the Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, they affect up to 80 percent of people with a uterus, with those of African descent being ...

Uterine fibroids, though usually non-cancerous, have a profound impact on a your body. They can cause pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and weight gain in the abdomen. For many people, noticing ...

If you have a uterus, chances are you’ll find yourself discussing uterine fibroids with your doctor at some point during your life. “Uterine fibroids, also caused by leiomyomas, are benign ...

Uterine fibroids, also called leiomyomas or myomas, are non-cancerous tumors made of muscle tissue that can grow within or on the uterus. These fibroids vary in size, shape, and location, sometimes ...

Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are non-cancerous growths that grow in the uterus. They are often detected during routine gynecological visits and can be found in different sizes, locations and numbers.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- July is fibroid awareness month, an initiative created to draw attention to uterine fibroids. Fibroids, noncancerous growths of the uterus, often appearing during childbearing years, ...

(WXYZ) — No one knows for sure what causes fibroids; we also don't know what causes them to grow or shrink. We do know that they are under hormonal control - both ...

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to ...

A reader asks about the cause of uterine fibroids and their consequences. By Jen Gunter What causes uterine fibroids, and why do they (sometimes) cause unusually heavy bleeding? — Kristin Estabrook ...