Uterine fibroid
uterine benign neoplasm derived from the smooth muscle layer of the uterus
Uterine fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyomas, fibromyoma or fibroids, are benign smooth muscle tumors of the uterus, part of the female reproductive system. Most women with fibroids have no symptoms, while others may have painful or heavy menstrual bleeding. If large enough, fibroids may push on the bladder and cause frequent need to urinate. They may also cause pain during penetrative sex or lower back pain. Patients can have one uterine fibroid or many. Fibroids may occasionally cause problems with becoming pregnant, but this is uncommon.
The exact cause of uterine fibroids is unclear. However, fibroids run in families and appear to be partly determined by hormone levels. Risk factors include obesity and eating red meat. Diagnosis can be performed by pelvic examination or medical imaging.
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