Uterine leiomyomas, more commonly referred to as fibroids, are the most common benign pelvic tumors experienced by women. 1 An estimated 70% to 80% of women will develop fibroids during their ...

Uterine fibroids, benign tumors that develop within the muscular walls of the uterus, affect millions of women worldwide, particularly during their reproductive years. While often asymptomatic, ...

Fibroids, noncancerous growths that develop in or on the uterus, are fueled by the hormones estrogen and progesterone. These hormones play a significant role in their development, growth and ...

Roman physicians recognized as early as 200 AD that women often have benign tumors in the walls of their uterus. Today, experts estimate that by age 50, some 70 percent of white women and more than 80 ...