Today we are zooming our camera on an important issue that affects a woman's reproductive system. We are looking at fibroids. There have been so many myths and theories surrounding this condition and our aim on this post is to educate us adequately on what it is and what can be done about it. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ What are Fibroids? 1. Fibroids are non- cancerous tumors of the uterus that always appear during a woman's childbearing years. 2. A benign tumor of fibrous and muscular tissue, one or more of which may develop within or attached to the uterus. 3. Fibroids are abnormal growths on or in a woman's uterus. The growths are typically benign, non cancerous. Other names for fibroids are myoma, leiomyoma or fibromas. FACTS TO NOTE ABOUT FIBROIDS 1. They are not associated with any risk of cancer and almost never develop into cancers. 2. They are the most frequently seen tumors of the female reproductive system. 3.