Fibroids are growths, or tumors, that form inside the wall of the uterus. They can be as small as an apple seed or as big as a grapefruit. Usually benign, these growths can cause pain and heavy bleeding. Fibroids can be treated with hormone therapy, such as birth control, uterine fibroid embolization, and sometimes surgery. If you didn’t realize a heavy periods could be a sign of something more, you’re not alone. Here are five fast facts about fibroids that you should know:
- Fibroids grow in your uterus
- Fibroids are typically not cancerous or considered cancers
- Fibroids are common in women in their 30s and 40s
- Fibroids can be treated many ways – or left alone
- Fibroids have an unknown cause
For more information on uterine fibroids, please contact the Magee Fibroid Treatment Center at 412-641-4435.
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For more than a century, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital has provided high-quality medical care to women at all stages of life. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognizes Magee as a National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health. More than 9,000 babies are born each year at Magee. The hospital also treats men for a variety of conditions, including surgical treatment. The Magee-Womens Research Institute was the first center to focus research only on conditions involving women and their infants.