What are fibroids?
Let’s start with the most obvious question first. What are Uterine Fibroids? Fibroids are abnormal and typically non-cancerous growths that develop in or on the uterus. These tumors often vary in size and quantity. Sometimes these fibroids can be quite large and cause several symptoms like heavy menstrual cycles, pelvic pain or pressure, and frequent urination.
Fibroids are also known by the following names:
- leiomyomas
- fibromas
- uterine myomas
- myomas
What are the different types of fibroids?
The type of fibroid that develops depends on its location in or on the uterus.
Intramural fibroids
The most common type of fibroid. Intramural fibroids appear within the wall of the uterus. Intramural fibroids can grow large and can stretch your womb.
Subserosal fibroids
Subserosal fibroids form on the outside of your uterus. They also grow large and stretch your uterus.
Submucosal fibroids
Submucosal fibroids aren’t as common as the others, but they’re fibroids nonetheless. These types of tumors develop beneath the lining of your uterus.
Pedunculated fibroids
Pedunculated fibroids are very similar to Subserosal tumors, with one small exception. These tumors develop a stem that supports the tumor.
