Let’s break down five of the biggest myths about uterine fibroids: ...

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that grow in your uterus and can cause painful periods, abnormal bowel movements, and ...

A noninvasive, outpatient treatment for noncancerous uterine tumors provides sustained relief from symptoms, according to a new collaborative study. The study of this innovative treatment approach -- ...

HOUSTON, March 22 /PRNewswire/ -- A new non-invasive uterine fibroid treatment was featured today at the Baylor College of Medicine Department Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds highlighting the ...

VIENNA — The least invasive treatment for uterine fibroids is not always the most effective, according to a new study. However, magnetic-resonance-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound might still ...

Uterine fibroids are common growths that cause confusion and fear. Many women believe they are cancerous or always need ...

Israeli devicemaker InSightec has adapted the label for its ultrasound technology designed to treat uterine fibroids, the ExAblate device, in order for it to be available to women who want to keep ...

Uterine leiomyomas, more commonly referred to as fibroids, are the most common benign pelvic tumors experienced by women. 1 An estimated 70% to 80% of women will develop fibroids during their ...

A transvaginal ultrasound can provide more detailed images than an abdominal ultrasound and may be needed in late pregnancy.

Since we began performing uterine artery embolization for fibroids, we have received numerous direct inquiries from women, their husbands, and their primary care physicians. We were initially ...

A reader asks about the cause of uterine fibroids and their consequences. By Jen Gunter What causes uterine fibroids, and why do they (sometimes) cause unusually heavy bleeding? — Kristin Estabrook ...