10/07/2021
Uterine FibroidsExternal (MedlinePlus)
Uterine fibroids are the most common noncancerous tumors in women of childbearing age. Fibroids are made of muscle cells and other tissues that grow in and around the wall of the uterus, or womb. The cause of fibroids is unknown. Risk factors include being African-American or being overweight. The symptoms of fibroids include
Heavy or painful periods or bleeding between periods.
Feeling “full” in the lower abdomen.
Urinating often.
Pain during s*x.
Lower back pain.
Reproductive problems, such as infertility, multiple miscarriages, or early labor.