This large, matched observational study evaluated the impact of non–cavity-distorting intramural myomas on the outcome of in vitro fertilization (IVF). The analysis included 163 women with fibroids ...

In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on the contributory role of uterine fibroids to infertility. The prevalence of these tumors increases with age, which becomes significant as more ...

A 36-year-old woman presented with a lump in her abdomen during her first pregnancy. She told clinicians she had noticed the lump before she became pregnant. She had no pain or other symptoms. The ...

However, because she was living in the U.S. and had no health insurance, she had not opted for surgical treatment at that time. She told clinicians that at around that point in time, she developed ...

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that present in the uterus of a woman. The variance in size and shape for each woman affected by the condition can be notable. Additionally, the fibroids can form in ...

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 the ...

Uterine fibroids affect up to 80 percent of women by age 50, yet their impact on fertility remains widely misunderstood. While many women with fibroids conceive without difficulty, certain types and ...

It’s common for women to have uterine fibroids, which are smooth, usually benign muscle tumors of the uterus, says Dr. G. Thomas Ruiz, an obstetrician-gynecologist at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical ...

For many women, the path to motherhood is paved with dreams, anticipation, and sometimes, a few unexpected detours. One of the most common, but frequently misunderstood, challenges along that journey ...

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to ...

If you have a uterus, chances are you’ll find yourself discussing uterine fibroids with your doctor at some point during your life. “Uterine fibroids, also caused by leiomyomas, are benign ...

Uterine fibroids are the most common tumor of the female pelvis. Up to 80% of adult women of color have these benign, non-cancerous tumors. While there are women who have fibroids with little or no ...