Types of Uterine Fibroids | Fibroids in Uterus

Creator: Dr. Nithin Jayan
Keywords: Types of fibroids, Subserous fibroids, interstitial fibroids, intramural myomas, Submucous fibroids, Cervical fibroids, Broad ligament fibroids

Written by - Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond)

Last Updated on Jul 06, 2018

Types of Fibroids in Uterus

Subserous fibroids are located outside of the lining of the uterus.

Fibroids are of five types:

Interstitial or intramural myomas are the commonest (75%) and lie within the wall of the uterus
Subserous fibroids are located outside of the lining of the uterus. They protrude outward. Some may have peduncles (pedunculated fibroids)

Submucous fibroids are located inside the lining of the uterus. They may cause heavy bleeding and prolonged periods.
Cervical fibroids are rare. They may compress the bladder.
Broad ligament fibroids may originate from the uterus and invade the broad ligament or it can originate from the broad ligament itself. Broad ligament is a fold of tissue that attaches the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries to the pelvic sidewall.

Published on Jan 06, 2011
Last Updated on Jul 06, 2018

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Shilpa2020

Uterine fibroids are the most common non-cancerous growths that develop in the muscular wall of the uterus. It will be quite painful with heavy menstrual bleeding. Fibroid will occur in every 10 to 20% of women. Many non surgical treatments are came up for treating fibroid.

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manishu

which age group females are more prone to fibroids?

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