A uterine fibroid can cause rectal pressure. Like a fibroid, it can also protrude from the vagina and is distinguished from fibroids. Typical procedures include endometrial ablation, submucosal fibroid resection, and endometrial polypectomy. The presence of a uterine fibroid versus an adnexal tumor is made. A woman can have one uterine fibroid or many. If greater symptoms are present, surgery to remove the fibroid or uterus may help. More recently, Baird developed a research program in uterine fibroid epidemiology. After a series of miscarriages, she underwent surgery to remove a fibroid tumor. An uncommon tumor which may be mistaken for a fibroid is Sarcoma botryoides. Some weeks into her stay at the hospital, the house physician diagnosed a fibroid tumor. Ossifying fibroid epulis should be excised and examined make a definitive diagnosis. However, fibroid growth has recurred after treatment was stopped. This process can be repeated for as many arteries as are supplying the fibroid. There may also be pain during intercourse, depending on the location of the fibroid. The presence of a fibroid does not mean that it needs to be removed.