Uterine Fibroids (Benign Tumors of the Uterus)

What are uterine fibroids? Uterine fibroids (also referred to as uterine leiomyomata, uterine leiomyomas, or uterine myomas) are benign tumors that originate in the uterus (womb). Although they are composed of the same smooth muscle fibers as the uterine wall (myometrium), they are many times denser than normal myometrium. Uterine fibroids are usually round or semi-round in shape. Uterine