Believe it or not, there are many different types of uterine fibroid.  I’ve already created articles on the main types of fibroid, but I’ll summarize them here:

  • Subserosal fibroids – these grow on the outside wall of the uterus and can compress nerves and other organs
  • Intramural fibroids – these are fibroids which grow inside the uterine wall, and are responsible for making the uterus appear and feel large
  • Submucosal fibroids – these grow below the uterine lining and cause heavy bleeding, cramps and spasms
  • Pedunculated fibroids – these are fibroids that grow from a stalk, and can be very painful if the stalk is twisted
  • Intracavitary fibroids – these fibroids grow inside the uterine cavity, cause heavy bleeding, cramping and affect the fertility
  • Calcified fibroids – these are fibroids that have developed calcium deposits, and become hard like bone (or teeth)
  • Cervical fibroids – these fibroids grow on or near the cervix and can cause painful intercourse

While there are only these few types of uterine fibroids, it is important to note that a women diagnosed with fibroids usually have more than one fibroid, and more than one type of fibroid.