Uterine fibroids are not cancer, and they almost never turn into cancer. They aren't linked with a higher risk of other types of cancer in the uterus either. They're also called leiomyomas (lie-o-my-O-muhs) …

Uterine fibroids often are found by chance during a routine pelvic exam. Your doctor may feel irregular changes in the shape of your uterus, suggesting the presence of fibroids.

Jul 26, 2025 · Uterine fibroids are noncancerous (benign) growths in or around the uterus. Fibroids are common and usually occur between the ages of 30 and 40. Black women are more likely to have …

Aug 7, 2025 · Although uterine fibroids are one of the most common reasons women have hysterectomies, there are treatment options that don’t involve removing the uterus. Depending on the …

Mar 16, 2024 · Bradley LD, et al. Clinical performance of radiofrequency ablation for treatment of uterine fibroids: Systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies.

May 25, 2022 · Fibroids often can be felt on physical exam. Usually when the uterus is enlarged or irregular, an ultrasound is ordered as the first test to diagnose fibroids. Both medical and surgical …

Mayo Clinic researchers study all aspects of uterine fibroids, including the epidemiology, economics and genetics of fibroids. Each year, Mayo Clinic doctors diagnose and treat more than 3,000 people with …

There are three main types of uterine fibroids. Intramural fibroids grow within the wall of the uterus. Submucosal fibroids grow into the space inside the uterus. Subserosal fibroids grow on the outside …

Feb 24, 2022 · Dr. Michelle Louie, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic surgeon and fibroid specialist, says it is important to know about the different approaches to treating fibroids so you can be sure you are …

Feb 17, 2022 · What Is a Fibroid? Fibroids are very common benign smooth muscle growths of the uterus, affecting up to 80% of women over the course of their lifetime. As I am fond of reminding my …