Uterine fibroids: what they are and how they affect women’s health
Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas or fibromyomas, are the most common pelvic tumors, affecting up to 70% of women. They are benign tumors made up of uterine muscle cells. Generally, fibroids are asymptomatic, but sometimes they are associated with symptoms such as abnormal uterine bleeding and pelvic pain, which...
