Documents Uterine Fibroids

UTERINE FIBROIDS (MYOMAS) What are fibroids? A fibroid, also called myoma, or leiomyoma, is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor arising from the smooth muscle of the uterus. Because…

Documents Fibroid Uterus

UTERINE FIBROID INTRODUCTION A uterine fibroid (also uterine leiomyoma, myoma, fibromyoma, leiofibromyoma, fibroleiomyoma, and fibroma) is a benign tumor that originates…

Health & Medicine Gynecology 5th year, 6th lecture (Dr. Sindus)

1. Benign disease of the uterus 2. Benign disease of the uterus is an important problem for many women and their gynaecologists. The commonest condition in this category…

Documents Information for Patients about Uterine Fibroid Embolization

Information for Patients about Uterine Fibroid Embolization Uterine fibroids are benign (not cancerous) tumors that grow on or within the muscle walls of the uterus. They…