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No. They are growths on the uterus. They are benign and not that rare. As many as 20-30% of women above 45 have it, big or small.
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Uterine fibroids are considered malignant?
No, uterine fibroids are considered benign.
How does Hcg shots effect uterine fibroids?
Does HCG drops have a positive or negative effect on uterine fibroids?
What kinds of uterine fibroids are there?
Fibroids are divided into different types, depending on the location. Submucous fibroids are found in the uterine cavity; intramural fibroids grow on the wall of the uterus; and subserous fibroids are located on the outside
Why would your breasts swell and ache when your uterine fibroids flare up?
Uterine fibroids do not "flare up" they are very slow growing benign tumors inside, outside or with in the wall of the uterus. See: What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?
Is uterine leiomyoma neoplasm or benign?
Uterine fibroids, or uterine leiomyoma, are benign tumors or benign neoplasms. (Neoplasm and tumor are synonymous; neoplasms can be benign or malignant. Fibroids are benign.)
Can fibroids cause uterine prolapse?
yes
What types of fibroids are there?
Submucous fibroids are found in the uterine cavity; intramural fibroids grow on the wall of the uterus; and subserous fibroids are located on the outside of the uterus.
Where can I find Uterine Fibroids diet information?
You can find Uterine Fibroids diet information on many websites as well as in books. You can type in your web browser key words that relate to the information.
What is a Myomectomy?
It is a procedure in which myomas (uterine fibroids) are surgically removed from the uterus
What are the causes of mayuma?
Are u sure it is mayuma? not myoma(uterine fibroids)
Can a hysterectomy treat uterine fibroids?
This procedure involves surgical removal of the uterus, and it is the only definitive cure for fibroids. In fact, 25% of hysterectomies are performed because of symptomatic fibroids.
What is uterine fibrodes?
Uterine fibroids refer to benign tumors that start in the uterus. They are the same smooth muscle fibers as the uterine wall but they are denser than normal uterine wall.
