Overview
Fibroids
Uterine fibroids, or myomas, make life difficult for many women.
Along with causing pain and pressure, they may keep you from doing the things you enjoy. They can prevent you from becoming pregnant. Fortunately, you don’t have to live with fibroids. At UW Health, we offer advanced fibroid treatments and a full range of women’s health services. Working with you, our team creates a treatment plan tailored to your needs. We address the challenges fibroids bring so you can get back to living the life you want to live.
Symptoms and diagnosis
What are the symptoms of fibroids?
Getting help begins with knowing the signs and symptoms and getting the right diagnosis.
Signs and symptoms
Fibroids don’t always cause problems. But when they do, signs and symptoms can include:
Anemia or low blood counts
Frequent urination
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Infertility
Low back pain
Pain during sex
Painful periods
Pregnancy complications
Pressure in your pelvic area
Often your doctor can tell whether you have fibroids by doing a pelvic exam. Sometimes we use ultrasound or other imaging tests as well. In rare cases, doctors may also perform a biopsy to see if cancer is present. Cancerous fibroids are very uncommon.
Meet our team
Rely on our expertise and experience
At UW Health, highly trained experts will provide your care. Our team includes fellowship-trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeons who perform robotic procedures, fellowship-trained fertility specialists and others who focus on fibroid removal without surgery. Their combined knowledge and skill put you in very good hands.
Treatments and research
We’ve got solutions, you’ve got options
We offer medical and surgical options to address symptoms and fibroid removal. Your treatment will depend on how your fibroids affect you, your preferences and your desire to have children. We’ll listen attentively to understand your needs and find the treatment that’s best for you.
Locations
The services you need, all under one roof
Patient and support services