Uterine Fibroid

Uterine Fibroid

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that originate in the uterus (womb). It is also called an Uterina myoma.

It is not known exactly why women develop uterine fibroids.
Most women with uterine fibroids have no symptoms. However, fibroids can cause a number of symptoms depending on their size, location within the uterus, and how close they are to adjacent pelvic organs. These are most commonly abnormal bleeding, pain and pressure.
Uterine fibroids are diagnosed by pelvic exam and by ultrasound.
If treatment for uterine fibroids is necessary, several options are available that include surgery (hysterectomy, myomectomy, cryosurgery), MRI-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (MRgFUS or HIFU), and uterine artery embolization (UAE).