Fibroids are common, non-cancerous growths that can appear in the uterus and most often do so in a woman’s childbearing years. Fibroids come in all sizes and can grow quickly or remain small, and though there are not always symptoms, sometimes heavy bleeding or a very long menstrual cycle are a sign fibroids are present. Though there is not a known cause other than being a woman of childbearing age, fibroids are known to be hereditary (run in families).



 

 ## Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

  department###  [Fibroid Center](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/gynecology/fibroid-center) 

 A program within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology focused on uterine fibroids, offering expert evaluation and fibroids treatment with personalized medical and surgical … 

 

 

  department###  [Gynecology](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/gynecology) 

 Comprehensive care within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, where gynecologist and obstetrician specialists provide preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment for women’… 

 

 

  department###  [Interventional Radiology](/departments/radiology/interventional-radiology) 

 A program within the Department of Radiology where radiologists provide interventional radiology to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions using minimally invasive, image-g… 

 

 

  department###  [Obstetrics and Gynecology](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology) 

 A department providing women’s reproductive healthcare and other OBGYN services across all stages of life, including pregnancy, fertility, menstrual and pelvic conditions, bladder… 

 

 

  department###  [Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility](/departments/obstetrics-and-gynecology/gynecology/reproductive-endocrinology-and-infertility) 

 Specialty care within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, where a reproductive endocrinologist diagnoses and treats hormone-related reproductive conditions and infertilit… 

 

 

  department###  [Women’s Health Group](/departments/adult-primary-care/womens-health-group) 

 A program within Adult Primary Care providing women’s services and female healthcare, including routine exams, reproductive care, preventive screenings, menopause support, and wel…