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.

Latest publication date: 09/01/2024
Supervising author: Dr De Craene Annick