Uterine Fibroids
Uterine Fibroid Treatment Specialist
Uterine fibroids are a common health issue that many women face. They are non-cancerous growths that develop in the uterus and cause heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, and pressure.
70 to 80 percent of women will develop uterine fibroids during their lifetime. Although they are generally asymptomatic, they can still be painful and cause health problems.
Did you know fibroids can be tinier than your fingernail or as large as a cantaloupe? Most patients end up with multiple fibroids at once. Sometimes, they are asymptomatic; other times, heavy bleeding and pain accompany them. In pregnant women, their size tends to dramatically increase.
Also known as fibromyoma, leiomyomata, myoma, and leiomyoma, fibroids are the most common tumors found in the female genital tract. While most are small and do not produce symptoms, about 20-40% of women over 35 have sizable fibroids. For African-American women, that number increases to about 60%.
Fibroids most commonly occur in women ages 40 to 58, but perimenopausal women can get them in their 30s. Fibroids are a massive public health issue and need to be addressed since they are an indication for hysterectomy in premenopausal women.
