Uterine Fibroids (cont.)
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- Fibroids Overview
- Fibroids Causes
- Fibroids Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Fibroids Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
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- Medications
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Fibroids Causes
Fibroids are stimulated by the hormone estrogen, produced naturally in your body. These growths can show up as early as age 20 and shrink after menopause when your body stops producing large amounts of estrogen.
- Fibroids can be tiny and cause no problems, but they can also grow to weigh several pounds. They grow slowly. Some women with many fibroids may have an inherited tendency toward developing them.
- The following factors have been associated with the growth of fibroids:
- Being overweight, obesity
- Never having given birth to a child (called nulliparity)
- Onset of your period prior to age 10
- African American heritage (occurring 3-9 times more often than in Caucasian women)
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