What are uterine fibroids?
Leiomyomas, or uterine fibroids, are growths comprised of the muscle and connective tissue from the uterus’s wall. Most of the time, these growths are benign (not malignant).
In your pelvis, your uterus is an organ with a pear-shaped shape on its side. Your uterus’ typical size is comparable to a lemon. During pregnancy, it is where a baby develops and grows.
Fibroids can develop as a cluster or as a single nodule (one growth). Fibroid clusters can be as little as 1 mm or as large as 20 cm (8 inches) or even more.
These growths may appear on the outside of the uterus, inside its main chamber, or even in its wall. The size, quantity, and placement of fibroids in and on your uterus can all vary.