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Fibroid tumors

Fibroid tumors

Overview

Fibroid tumors may not need to be removed if they are not causing pain, bleeding excessively, or growing rapidly.

Review Date 3/31/2024

Updated by: LaQuita Martinez, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Alpharetta, GA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.