Fibroids in the Uterus – Common But Fairly Unknown Condition

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Uterine fibroids are fairly common among women who are of childbearing age. In fact, it is estimated that 20% of women will have uterine fibroids in her lifetime. Fibroids are tumors that develop in the uterus. They occur most in women who are over the age of 30, but they can also occur in women who are younger than 20.