Author: Anna Schultz

Pregnancy is possible even though a woman has a uterine growth. Fertility is not usually affected. Yet, it can cause some complications and risks.

These tumors usually do not show any symptoms. It is also common since 70 percent of … READ MORE

Uterine fibroid is a tumor growth in the woman’s uterus. It is a tumor that is usually benign, or non-cancerous.

These fibroid tumors are also called leiomyoma. Leiomyoma is a Greek word, which means a smooth muscle tumor.

These growths … READ MORE

Being faced with the possibility of surgery for uterine fibroid removal can be frightening. Most women don’t find it appealing to have part of their womb (or the whole womb) taken out to remove fibroids.

Because of this kind of … READ MORE

Any woman of childbearing age can experience uterine growths or fibroids called Leiomyomas or Myomas. These growths are generally benign, which means they aren’t cancerous and don’t usually lead to cancer.

The cause of Leiomyoma is not clear, but two … READ MORE

Women of child-bearing age may experience a reproductive problem or two in their lifetime. Oftentimes, the problems aren’t severe and have little effect on their fertility. However, there are conditions that may start out benign but may cause reproductive damage … READ MORE

Growths in the uterus called uterine fibroids may not be particularly life-threatening, but they can cause complications all on their own. Thanks to the excess of estrogen in the body, these little nasty tumors can grow and give patients even … READ MORE

It’s frustrating that the main cause of fibroids is still unknown. Treatment for fibroids nowadays is all about decreasing the risk for further growth and development. This is done through diet, exercise, and monitoring of weight.

There are, however, many … READ MORE

Fibroids, or non-cancerous growths in the uterus, can be a hassle to live with. Women affected by this often have to deal with pain, discomfort, and the occasional heavy bleeding.

Although the root cause of fibroids is unknown, a very … READ MORE

Uterine fibroids are benign growths that can appear inside and around a woman’s uterus as an effect of hormones on uterine cells that have higher than normal hormone receptors.  They generally do not have symptoms and do not have health … READ MORE

Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that can develop inside and around a woman’s uterus during the childbearing years.  They are usually left alone because they are generally asymptomatic and generally do not pose any health risks.  However, there are some … READ MORE