Description

Fibroids are like harmless growths that can appear in a woman's uterus, which is also called the womb. They're pretty common, especially among women in their childbearing years. These growths are made of muscle and fibrous tissue and can range in size from really tiny to quite large. While fibroids aren't usually dangerous, they can cause some problems depending on how big they are and where they're located. Some women might have issues like heavy or long-lasting periods, pain or pressure in the pelvic area, needing to pee often, or trouble fully emptying their bladder. We don't know exactly why fibroids show up, but things like hormone changes, family history, and estrogen levels might have something to do with it. Sometimes fibroids can shrink by themselves, especially after menopause when estrogen levels drop. Treating fibroids depends on how bad the symptoms are and the person's overall health. Options could include medicine to handle pain and heavy bleeding, hormone therapy to regulate periods, or procedures to remove or shrink the fibroids, like surgery or less invasive methods.