Can fibroids turn cancerous?

In almost all cases, fibroids are benign. The risk of fibroids turning into cancer is less than 1%. If fibroids grow in size rapidly, doctors may consider that there is a risk for cancer transformation. However, when fibroids are removed for this reason, they are rarely found to be cancerous …

Are there clinical problems associated with fibroids?

The most common problem associated with fibroids is heavier menstrual bleeding. Fibroids may distort the uterine architecture and affect blood flow, causing an increase in bleeding. Other problems associated with fibroids will usually arise if the fibroids are large. Big fibroids can press on the bowels at the back of …