Fibroids are benign tumors of the uterus that develop in about 20% to 50% of women of reproductive age, and can affect the search for pregnancy.
Some of the risk factors for this condition are: advanced age, the onset of menstruation at an early age, excessive consumption of coffee or tobacco, genetics, among others.
Dr. Susana Salazar, a specialist in Human Reproduction at INSER Medellín, tells us about this diagnosis and its management: