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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for fibroid
  1. Uterine Fibroids (National Library of Medicine)  
    Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors in women of childbearing age. Fibroids are made of muscle cells and other tissues ... of the uterus, or womb. The cause of fibroids is unknown. Risk factors include being African American ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/uterinefibroids.html - Health Topics
  2. Benign Tumors (National Library of Medicine)  
    Tumors are abnormal growths in your body. They can be either benign or malignant. Benign tumors aren't cancer. Malignant ones are. Benign tumors grow only in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/benigntumors.html - Health Topics
  3. Cervix Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    The cervix is the lower part of the uterus, the place where a baby grows during pregnancy. The cervix has a small opening that expands during childbirth. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cervixdisorders.html - Health Topics
  4. Endometriosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is endometriosis? The uterus, or womb, is the place where a baby grows when a person is pregnant. The uterus is lined with tissue (endometrium). Endometriosis ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/endometriosis.html - Health Topics
  5. Hysterectomy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... provider might recommend a hysterectomy if you have: Fibroids Endometriosis that hasn't been cured by medicine ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hysterectomy.html - Health Topics
  6. Intestinal Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your small intestine is part of your digestive system. It is a long tube that connects your stomach to your large intestine. Intestinal cancer is rare, but ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/intestinalcancer.html - Health Topics
  7. Menstruation (National Library of Medicine)  
    Menstruation, or period, is normal vaginal bleeding that occurs as part of a woman's monthly cycle. Every month, your body prepares for pregnancy. If no pregnancy ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/menstruation.html - Health Topics
  8. Period Pain (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... other reproductive organs, such as endometriosis and uterine fibroids. This kind of pain often gets worse over ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/periodpain.html - Health Topics
  9. Uterine Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... after sex. Causes can include hormones, thyroid problems, fibroids, polyps, cancer, infection, or pregnancy. Treatment depends on ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/uterinediseases.html - Health Topics
  10. Vaginal Bleeding (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... puberty or after menopause. Causes can include: Uterine fibroids or polyps Hormone problems Hormone pills, such as ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/vaginalbleeding.html - Health Topics