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Understanding Uterine Fibroids -- Symptoms

Learn about the symptoms of uterine fibroids from the experts at WebMD.
Understanding Uterine Fibroids -- the Basics

Learn more here about uterine fibroids from the experts at WebMD.
Understanding Uterine Fibroids -- Diagnosis and Treatment

Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibroids from the experts at WebMD.
Uterine Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that form on the wall of a woman's uterus. Learn more about their causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Uterine Fibroids - Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)

Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a procedure performed by a radiologist that blocks blood flow to fibroids in the uterus. Fibroids treated with this procedure shrink an average of 48% to 78%.1, 2 For women who are not planning a pregnancy in the future, UFE is a possible option in place of surgery for fibroids.You should not eat or drink anything for 4 to 8 hours before uterine fibroid ...
Uterine Fibroids - Cause

The exact cause of uterine fibroids is not known. Fibroids begin when cells overgrow in the muscular wall of the uterus.
Uterine Fibroids - Topic Overview

Uterine fibroids are lumps that grow on your uterus. You can have fibroids on the inside, on the outside, or in the wall of your uterus. Your doctor may call them fibroid tumors, leiomyomas, or myomas.
Uterine Fibroids - Medications

Medicine can be used to help relieve uterine fibroid problems.
Uterine Fibroids - Other Treatment

Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a recent addition to the list of uterine fibroid treatment options. It is a nonsurgical alternative to hysterectomy or myomectomy.
Uterine Fibroids - Should I have uterine fibroid embolization for uterine fibroids?

This is a general overview of issues that are important as you decide how to treat uterine fibroids. This information will help you understand your choices, whether you share in the decision - making process or rely on your doctor's recommendation.Key points in making your decisionConsider the following when making your decision: Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) shrinks or destroys a uterine ...