It was a relief. Fibroids Fibroids are common benign tumors often found in the uterus. They can form when estrogen stimulates the uterine tissue, and may cause spotting and infertility. Fibroids typically occur in women 30 to 40 years of age, according to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and are the most common reason for hysterectomy in the United States. Many fibroids don't cause symptoms, and they tend to regress with pregnancy or menopause.
Hormone treatments can also sometimes shrink fibroids.
There are surgical treatments less extensive than hysterectomy that can be used in certain cases, particularly in younger women or those who plan to become pregnant. When a Hysterectomy Is Needed It was a hysterectomy that eventually improved Beth Harris's endometriosis. But when it didn't help much, she consulted with her doctor and decided to go ahead with the hysterectomy. My lifestyle improved drastically, my physical strength went up, and I felt back to normal. Fortunately, most menstrual-bleeding abnormalities are the result of benign conditions, says Roberson, and can be treated without surgery.