Uterine fibroids—non-cancerous growths in the womb—remain a major reproductive health challenge for women globally, particularly in Africa, where prevalence rates are among the highest in the world.

Uterine fibroids are tumors that grow in or on your uterus, or womb. Fibroids aren’t cancerous and hardly ever turn into cancer. They're made of smooth muscle cells and other tissue that grows in or ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A common issue for women is something that is generally not discussed. Some doctors' say 50% of women will get uterine fibroids, and most don't even know they have it. But if ...

Leading gynaecologists have asserted that women who undergo fibroid surgery can still conceive and give birth, dismissing the notion that the procedure results in infertility. They explained that ...

Following Nigerian actress Ini Dima-Okojie's announcement about her fibroids recurring after surgery, it's important to understand what causes their recurrence. Fibroids is a risk factor of ...

Maternal health experts have reassured women that fibroid surgery is safe when carried out by professionals in appropriate and properly equipped medical facilities, dispelling fears about the ...

While uterine fibroids are common, many people struggle to find resources and doctors who specialize in the surgeries they need. As a child, Sateria Venable listened to her mother and aunt talk about ...