The risk of developing fibroids in people who have had multiple births is reduced, while never having given birth (nulliparity) may increase the risk of fibroids. A uterine fibroid or fibroid ...

Research indicates fibroids may affect the expression of multiple genes involved in implantation, including those regulating attachment proteins, growth factors and immune response modulators.

Many women who suffer from uterine fibroids are asymptomatic, but others experience intense pelvic pain and heavy periods — ...

Uterine fibroids are tumors made of muscle that can grow on your uterus. They rarely turn into cancer. Many women have uterine fibroids. You might not even know you have them, since they don’t ...

Uterine fibroids are benign (not cancerous) growths in the uterus. Also known as leiomyomas, fibroids affect most women at some point in their lives. They generally cause no symptoms or health ...

The UBP-WRS is a cross-sectional study using an online-method approach. The online survey was conducted during November and December 2009 across 8 countries including Brazil, Canada, France ...

Uterine fibroids, or myomas, are common benign (noncancerous) tumors that affect around 75 percent of women at some point during their lives. Our specialists typically treat fibroids with non-surgical ...