Picture of uterine fibroid

Fibroids can grow on the outer surface of the uterus and can change the shape of the uterus as they grow.

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Anne Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerKirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last RevisedAugust 11, 2009

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