The uterus plays a crucial role in a woman's health, influencing various bodily functions such as menstruation and hormone ...

Moore, a biomedical engineer at the University of Maryland in College Park, lives with noncancerous tumors in the uterus called uterine fibroids. “That’s what drew me in to wanting to understand these ...

Fibroids have been linked to a high level of estrogen in women. Some lifestyle changes can help to balance the hormones, causing symptomatic relief and possible reduction in the growth of fibroids in ...

Let’s break down five of the biggest myths about uterine fibroids: ...

Uterine fibroids are common growths that cause confusion and fear. Many women believe they are cancerous or always need ...

"Fibroids are benign growths in, within or on the uterine walls that develop during a woman's child bearing age," says Dr Evelyn Muthoka, an obstetrician and gynecologist. She says that there is no ...

Although up to 80 percent of women experience uterine fibroids by age 50, my journey to finding proper care felt like a traumatic solo trip with no map, no guide, and no clear destination. Painful ...

Lupita Nyong’o is going public about her battle with uterine fibroids. On July 15, the Black Panther star took to Instagram to share her story in honor of Fibroid Awareness Month. Nyong’o revealed ...

As many as 80% of women will have uterine fibroids in their lifetime. Too many of them will undergo a hysterectomy, experts ...

A retroverted, or "tilted," uterus won't affect your fertility or pregnancy. However, it can cause pain during menstruation, sex, and recurrent UTIs.