I have fibroids?

I have fibroids. My ob/gyn says they are not a health risk, as they're small. What causes them, why do they grow, and are there ways to eliminate them without surgery?

Uterine leiomyomas, commonly known as fibroids, are well-circumscribed, non-cancerous tumors arising from the myometrium (smooth muscle layer) of the uterus. In addition to smooth muscle, leiomyomas are also composed of extracellular matrix (i.e., collagen, proteoglycan, fibronectin). Other names for these tumors include fibromyomas, fibromas, myofibromas, and myomas.

Leiomyomas are the most common solid pelvic tumor in women, causing symptoms in approximately 25% of reproductive age women. However, with careful pathologic inspection of the uterus, the overall prevalence of leiomyomas increases to over 70%, because leiomyomas can be present but not symptomatic in many women. The average affected uterus has six to seven fibroids.
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Hi Thru a g,
I too have fibroids & mine are caused by Endometiosis that's
why my ex-husband & I couldn't have kids. I'm not saying you have it, but you might want to ask him about an ultra-sound just in case, so he can predict an early diagnosis, however a
GYN would be better as some Dr.s tend to think they're Rocket Scients and know it all. If he told u they were small, did he not say, they'll grow? I, when I was young like u, I surmise(?) stared having severe menstral cramps & periods
that I couldn't bear & had me in a fetal position for at times 10
days r more. I just realized this is r GYN "sorry", But years ago I had to have it done every 2 years, I wish u'd put r age in
and they called it a Laprosopy where I'd go for day surgery.
He'd have me under anestic, go up into my Uterous, as that's where the Fibroids tend to grow is all around the Circumfrance of your uterous, and Laser them out like burning them out, which'll make u feel fine for 1 yr or 2, then they grow back. I'm sorry I feel I jipped you out of some things
so if you like I'll give u me E so we can continue if u like. I am
currently 50 yrs. of age however, alot of experience under my belt "too much 4 my likeing. "diana2172003@yahoo.ca"
Please E back, glad to help
Diana D
Experience
I had a couple of fibroid tumors when I was at the change of my life.My doctor said if I could make it through with out surgury then when I finished with periods then the tumors would dry up and go away.They did.Your doctor is the one you need to listen to and keep in touch with.He/She will know if there is any changes if you see them regularly.