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Uterine Fibroid

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.

By Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Divya Gupta, MD
Last Revised June 23, 2011

Last Revised: June 23, 2011

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine & Divya Gupta, MD

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