Uterine Fibroid Tumors

Uterine fibroid tumors are the most common type of tumor in the female reproductive system and occur in approximately 20 percent to 25 percent of women.

Most uterine fibroid tumors do not cause symptoms or require removal, and only about 1 percent of uterine fibroid tumors will develop into uterine cancer.

Read on to learn more about uterine fibroid tumors, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment options and more.

Uterine Fibroid Tumor Symptoms
Symptoms only occur in about 10 percent to 20 percent of women with uterine fibroid tumors. Learn about symptoms.

Uterine Fibroid Tumor Diagnosis
Uterine fibroid tumor diagnosis may call for a pelvic exam or other test. Read on for more on diagnosis.

Uterine Fibroid Tumor Treatment
Uterine fibroid tumors do not usually require treatment. Read on to learn more about treatment options.

Uterine Fibroid Tumor Risk Factors
Uterine fibroids respond to hormone levels. Read on for more about uterine fibroid tumor risk factors.