Overview

Fibroids are non-cancerous growths in a woman's uterus. They most typically appear during child-bearing years. 

Common symptoms

Symptoms include menstrual abnormalities and pelvic pain. 

Specialty care

Treatment options

Treatment includes medication and if necessary, removal of the growth.

 

Care team

Profiles

Alexander Hrynewych, MD

Obstetrician and Gynecologist Obstetrics and Gynecology
610 N. Westgate Jacksonville, IL 62650
Profiles

Terah Holland, MD

Obstetrician and Gynecologist Obstetrics and Gynecology
1100 Lincolnshire Blvd. Suite 200 Springfield, IL 62703
Profiles

Jongjin Martin, MD

Obstetrician and Gynecologist Obstetrics and Gynecology
1100 Lincolnshire Blvd. Suite 200 Springfield, IL 62703
Profiles

Erica Nelson, MD

Division Chief, General Obstetrics & Gynecology Obstetrics and Gynecology
1100 Lincolnshire Blvd. Suite 200 Springfield, IL 62703
Profiles

Jeffrey Olejnik, MD

Obstetrician and Gynecologist Obstetrics and Gynecology
610 N. Westgate Jacksonville, IL 62650
Profiles

Alexander Raw, MD

Obstetrician and Gynecologist Obstetrics and Gynecology
610 N. Westgate Jacksonville, IL 62650
Profiles

Bethany Nestler, MD

Physician Obstetrics and Gynecology

 

 

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