Uterine fibroids are benign tumors (non-cancerous growth) that grow in the uterus and lead to heavy periods, painful sex and cramping. Fibroids can be in any numbers and their sizes also vary. It is also termed as “leiomyoma” in medical science. With the number and size, the symptoms also vary. Not all women have symptoms with uterine fibroids. It is generally not painful and leads to heavy periods. Many women do not even know whether they have fibroids or not. Excessive bleeding due to fibroids leads to iron-deficiency anemia.
