Q. What is a uterine fibroid?

Answer

A uterine fibroid is a noncancerous growth of the uterus that often appears during the childbearing age of a woman and is also known as fibromyomas, leiomyomas or myomas. This is one of the most common gynecological disorders that pose a major health issue among women today. Although less than 0.1 percent of all uterine fibroids are malignant, nevertheless, uterine fibroids are responsible for significant morbidity in a large segment of women.