Fibroids are non-cancerous (benign) tumors that grow from the muscle layers of the uterus (womb). They are also known as uterine fibroids, myomas, or fibromyomas. The singular of uterine fibroids is Uterine Fibroma. Fibroids are growths of smooth muscle and fibrous tissue. Fibroids can vary in size, from that of a bean to as large as a melon. Fibroid are the most common tumors in females and typically found during the middle and later reproductive years.While most fibroids are asymptomatic, they can grow and cause teary and painful menstruation, painful sexual intercourse and urinary frequency and urgency, some fibroids may interfere with pregnancy although this appears to be very rare. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Fibroids, particularly when small may be entirely asymptomatic, symptoms depends on the location of the lesion and its size. Common symptoms include abnormal gynecologic hemorrhage, hearty or painful periods, abdominal discomfort or bloating, painful defecation, ...
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