Houston Gynecologist-What You Should Know About Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are considered one of the most common types of abnormal growths in the pelvis. For the majority of women, uterine fibroids are small and do not cause any problems, but for some, the fibroids will grow and can cause problems with organs that are nearby. This is a very common complaint that a Houston Gynecologist will hear in their practice. These uterine fibroids develop out of muscle tissue, due to this they are called myomas. The “myo” prefix pertains to muscle. Uterine fibroids can be found inside the uterus, within the wall or attached to the outside of the uterus. Their size will vary from the size of a pea to large enough to take up the entire pelvic area. The number of fibroids a women will have varies also from one to many.