Nikolas
Created page with "Leiomyomas, often called uterine fibroids due to their fibrous consistency due to their collagen content, is a benign smooth muscle neoplasm of the myometrium. They are never malignant. It’s a very common condition, affecting around 6/10 women. It’s mostly asymptomatic and those who are asymptomatic rarely require treatment. == Etiology == The underlying cause is not known, but some risk factors are: * Age – risk increases with age * Oestrogen and hormone treatm..."