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Fibroids can occur anywhere in the body, but they most often are found in the uterus or womb. They can be small and inconspicuous, causing little or no problems, or large and multiple, resulting in a number of health- and lifestyle-related issues. Submucosal Fibroids: The mucosa refers to the lining of the uterus. Sub means below. Therefore, submucosal fibroids are those tumors that are located just below the lining of the uterus. While they are the most infrequent type of fibroid, they often cause prolonged menstrual periods and excessive heavy bleeding, a condition called menorrhagia. Pedunculated Fibroids: This type of fibroid is actually one that grows on a stalk, called the peduncle. It can develop and grow either in the uterus itself (a submucosal fibroid) or on the outside of the uterus (a … Read entire article »