Women with uterine fibroids who opt to have them surgically removed will usually be given general anesthesia before their procedure.
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. Learn more about this procedure.
Uterine fibroid embolization is a minimally invasive procedure used to block blood flow to fibroid tumors, causing them to shrink. Learn about this procedure.
Uterine fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) growths that may cause pelvic pain, swelling, discomfort during sex, bleeding and other problems.
Abnormal vaginal bleeding--even light bleeding--that occurs during menopause.