Uterine fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) growths that may cause pelvic pain, swelling, discomfort during sex, bleeding and other problems.
A surgical procedure to remove fibroids from uterine muscle tissue.
Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery is a type of gynecologic surgery that involves smaller incisions and shorter recovery time. Learn more about these procedures.
Abnormal uterine bleeding—or menstrual bleeding that is unpredictable in timing, amount or duration—is a common problem among women. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to that found in the lining of the uterus, known as the endometrium, grows outside the uterus.
A precancerous condition in which there is an irregular thickening of the uterine lining.
A condition in which the lining of the uterus grows into the muscle walls of the uterus.
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. Learn more about this procedure.
Women with uterine fibroids who opt to have them surgically removed will usually be given general anesthesia before their procedure.
Minimally invasive surgery is a type of surgery that involves smaller incisions and shorter recovery time. Learn more about these procedures.