Uterine Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are growths on or in your uterus. Although they are sometimes called fibroid tumors, they aren't cancer. You don't need to do anything about them unless they are causing problems.

Current as of: October 6, 2017

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Sarah A. Marshall, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Divya Gupta, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology

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