Fibroid

What is it?

Fibroids, also known as myomas, are benign tumours that develop in the uterus.

Symptoms

The main symptoms associated with fibroids are:

• severe menstrual bleeding
• a feeling of pressure and/or pain in the lower abdomen
• urinary problems due to external pressure on the bladder from the fibroids

Possible treatment:

• Endovascular treatment (along the blood vessels)
• Fibroids can also be treated surgically via what is called a myomectomy (i.e. localised removal of the fibroid) or an hysterectomy (i.e. a complete removal of the uterus).

For additional information about these treatments, please contact your gynaecologist.

Gynaecological Centre

The team for childbirth (obstetrics), fertility, gynaecology and maternity.

General gynaecology

Gynaecological examinations and diseases

Latest publication date: 29/08/2023
Supervising author: Dr. De Craene Annick