Sooa Devereaux

Uterine myomas are the most common solid pelvic tumors in women of reproductive age. They are benign growths that are also called uterine fibroid tumors, leiomyomas, leiomyomata, leiomyofibroma, or fibromyoma. Uterine myomas are noncancerous tumors typically made of uterine smooth muscle. The tumor originates from the proliferation of a single myometrial cell within the uterus; fibrous tissue develops from the degeneration of the smooth muscle cells. The term “fibroid” inadequately describes the condition if one were to describe the tumor from the cell of origin, the muscle cell. Therefore, the term “myoma” will be used for this module. This module will discuss the latest prevalence rates of myomas, etiology, most common symptoms, and treatment options.