Uterine fibroids are muscular growths that develop in the wall of the uterus (womb). These growths are almost always benign (they are not cancerous). Fibroids can range in size from very small, to too large. You can have a single fibroid or multiple fibroids. They are very common, affecting many women during their childbearing years.
Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors of the female reproductive system, occurring in 20–30% of females, most often in women aged 30–50. While many women with fibroids have no symptoms and experience no issues with fertility, for some, the size and location of fibroids can interfere with their ability to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term.