Types of Fibroids

A fibroid is a tumor or an abnormal growth that is benign. It is not associated with cancer, and they almost never develop into cancer. These fibroids can grow on the uterus and or the ovaries. One half of all women will have a fibroid, however, most probably won’t know it. That’s because most of them never cause any problems or symptoms. Occasionally a doctor may stumble upon one accidentally when doing a routine pelvic exam.

The 5 different types of fibroids are classified depending on their location. They are:

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