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Uterine Fibroids - What Happens

Uterine fibroids can grow on the inside wall of the uterus, within the muscle wall of the uterus, or on the outer wall of the uterus. They can alter the shape of the uterus as they grow.
Uterine Fibroids - Treatment Overview

Most uterine fibroids are harmless, do not cause symptoms, and shrink with menopause. However, some fibroids are painful, press on other internal organs, bleed and cause anemia, or cause pregnancy problems.
Uterine Fibroids - What Increases Your Risk

There are different factors that increase a woman's risk of developing uterine fibroids.
Uterine Fibroids - Symptoms

Uterine fibroid symptoms can develop slowly over several years or rapidly over several months. Most women with uterine fibroids have mild symptoms or none at all and never need treatment. For some women, uterine fibroid symptoms become a problem.
Abuse: Risk Factors for Being Abused - Topic Overview

Physical abuse can happen to anyone. But the chance of becoming a victim of abuse may be higher if any of the following factors are present. What factors may increase your chance for being a victim of abuse? Abusing alcohol or drugs Having an unplanned pregnancy Abused as a child Having certain medical conditions,such as: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Chronic pain Mental ...
Treating Irregular Periods

WebMD discusses the treatments of irregular periods, from medications to lifestyle changes
Vaginal Fistula - Topic Overview

What is a vaginal fistula?A fistula is a passage or hole that has formed between: Two organs in your body. An organ in your body and your skin. A fistula that has formed in the wall of the vagina is called a vaginal fistula. A vaginal fistula that opens into the urinary tract is called a vesicovaginal fistula. A vaginal fistula that opens into the rectum is called a rectovaginal fistula. See ...
Breast Lumps - Topic Overview

Breast lumps are common, especially in women ages 30 to 50. A number of conditions can result in a lump or lumps in your breast. Most of these conditions are harmless or of minor concern. Generalized breast lumpiness usually feels like lots of little bumps (nodularity) or as though some areas of the breast are thicker or denser than other areas. Your breasts also may feel tender. The lumps may ...
Breast Problems - Prevention

To prevent breast tenderness, discomfort, or pain (mastalgia), follow these tips.
Breast Problems - Topic Overview

Breast lumps or changes are a common health worry for most women. Women may have many kinds of breast lumps and other breast changes throughout their lives, including changes that occur with menstrual periods, pregnancy, and aging.