Fibroid degeneration occurs when a uterine fibroid outgrows its limited blood supply and begins to die. Fibroids are benign uterine growths made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous tissue.

Many believe fibroids are permanent, but science reveals a surprising truth. Discover how and why some fibroids shrink or disappear naturally.

Ruiz. "If you have what's called a degenerating fibroid, when the live fibroid tissue begins to die off from the inside-out, it will feel like the worst pain you've ever had," Dr. Ruiz explained.