- Fibroids are the most common non-cancerous growths in the womb.
- They are usually detected at health screening ultrasound. Many of these women have small fibroids ( < 4cm ) that do not need treatment as there are no fibroid symptoms.
- The exact cause of fibroids is unknown but pregnancy, hormones, race and family history may provide some links.
- Fibroids only need treatment when they cause symptoms or pregnancy related problems.
- >99% of fibroids shrink naturally at menopause.
- >99.9% of fibroids are non-cancerous.
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