Fibroids, also called myomas or leiomyomas, commonly develop on the inside of the uterus. They can also grow on the outer uterus, known as pedunculated fibroids, which are attached by a stalk.

Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths in the uterus. Menopause often leads to their shrinkage due to a drop in hormone levels, reducing symptoms like heavy bleeding.

Subserosal fibroids grow on the outside of the uterus. In addition, fibroids can be pedunculated, meaning they hang off of a stalk. Women generally don't notice these last two fibroid types unless ...

In this edition of On Nutrition, registered dietitian nutritionist Carrie Dennett explains what uterine fibroids are and how, if it all, they can be treated or prevented.

Submucosal and subserosal fibroids can also grow as “pedunculated fibroids,” which are attached to the uterine wall (either inside or outside) by a stalk-like growth.

Uterine fibroids are clonal in origin, appear after menarche, typically grow during the reproductive years, and then stabilize or regress after menopause.

We live in a world where new health issues frequently emerge, competing for attention and one common condition often discussed today is fibroids, which affects many women. Previously, fibroids were ...

Up to 80% of women develop fibroids by the age of 50. Fibroids are non-cancerous smooth muscle tumors. They are characterized according to position and size within the uterus. They can occur in ...

In this article, we’ll explore how uterine fibroids can contribute to weight gain, causing bloating and an increase in abdominal girth, and most importantly, what you can do about it.

The main types of uterine fibroids treatment include subserosal fibroids, intramural fibroids, submucosal fibroids, and pedunculated fibroids.Subserosal fibroids refer to a benign development on ...

Depending on where they are located, fibroids can cause back pain. Learn more about why this is and how to treat it here.