Uterine Fibroids are benign tumors that grow within the muscle tissue of the uterus and affect approximately 20-40% of women 35 years and older. Uterine fibroids can cause symptoms such as excessive bleeding, pain and disfigurement which can persist until menopause if left untreated.
Women with uterine fibroids experience:
Heavy or painful periods or bleeding between periods
Feeling "full" in the lower abdomen
Frequent urination
Pain during sex
Lower back pain
Reproductive problems, such as infertility, multiple miscarriages or early labor
Learn more about uterine fibroids.