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Fibroids
Are there different kinds of fibroids?
Fibroids are classified according to their location in the uterus. There are three types:
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Submucosal (sub-myou-co-sul) fibroid - grows from just underneath the uterine lining into the uterine cavity. These can cause bleeding, pain or infertility.
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Subserosal (sub-sir-oh-sul) fibroid - grows from the uterine lining to the outside of the uterus and can create pressure on the bladder, bowel and intestine. These fibroids can cause bloating, abdominal pressure, cramping and pelvic pain.
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Intramural (in-tra-myur-ul) fibroid - this is the most common type of fibroid. It grows within the muscle of the uterus and can cause pressure-like symptoms and, occasionally, heavy menstrual bleeding.
Sometimes a fibroid grows from a stalk-like structure called a pedicle (ped-i-cul) that sticks out from the uterus or into the uterine cavity.
Types of fibroids
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