How Common Are Submucosal Fibroids?

Submucosal fibroids are the least common type, but most likely to be behind severe heavy bleeding. If you've been diagnosed with submucosal uterine fibroids, you probably have some questions and concerns.

Are submucosal fibroids rare?

There are four types of uterine fibroids with submucosal fibroids being the rarest form. A submucosal fibroid is non-cancerous, but it can lead to multiple symptoms and complications for women of childbearing age.

Should submucosal fibroids be removed?

Removal of fibroids is beneficial in treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding for women. Hysteroscopic resection of fibroids is a minimally invasive, safe and effective treatment for submucosal fibroids. Laparoscopic myomectomy is the preferred choice in selected cases when abdominal removal of fibroids is required.