Most frequently fibroids occur in women between the ages 35-45 who have never been pregnant. The cause of fibroids remains a mystery, but the tumors seem to respond to changes in levels of the hormone estrogen. During high level of estrogens, such as during pregnancy or while a woman is taking oral contraceptives, fibroids grow. Other factors may make a woman more prone to developing fibroids include obesity, alcohol use, a high-fat diet, vitamin B deficiency.
The most common treatment for fibroids is hysterectomy, the surgical removal of the uterus. Women who want a less drastic measure or who want to remain fertile may be candidates for myomectomy, a surgery that removes only the fibroid masses themselves.
Some women prefer natural remedies which could be effective in many cases of uterine fibroids.
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