Important Information about Uterine Fibroids
The Family Healthcare Institute, one of the King Hussein Foundation's institutes, provides key information about uterine fibroids that grow in or on the uterus walls.
Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas or smooth muscle tumors, are non-cancerous tumors. They are among the most common benign tumors in women of childbearing age, and can be solitary or multiple, varying in size.
The institute's newsletter covers the nature of these tumors, their types, prevalence, possible causes, symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and treatment methods.
These tumors are among the most common benign tumors in women of childbearing age.
Author's summary: Uterine fibroids are common non-cancerous tumors in women.