Fibroid

Fibroid may refer to:

Uterine fibroid (UFs) or fibroid, a benign growth in the uterus composed of:
- Leiomyoma, a benign smooth muscle tumor that very rarely becomes cancer (0.1%)
Fibroma or fibroid, a tumor of fibrous connective tissue usually found on the skin
Inflammatory fibroid polyp, in the colon

Uterine Fibroids

UFs are the most common non-malignant pelvic tumors in reproductive age women.[1]

Symptoms of fibroids include:[2]

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)[2]
Bulk related symptoms such as pelvic pressure or pain[2]
Reproductive dysfunction such as infertility, recurrent miscarriages or obstetric complications[2]

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