Uterine Fibroids Fibroid tumors are benign muscle tumors that cause enlargement and distortion of the uterus in premenopausal women. They may make menstrual periods painful and heavy, leading to anemia in some cases. You can live with very large fibroids as long as they are not causing you pain and excessive bleeding. They do not turn malignant.
Fibroids are dependent on estrogen for their growth.
If you can live with them till menopause, they will shrink down and not be heard from again, as long as you do not go on estrogen replacement therapy . Avoid estrogenic foods , but note that soy foods may have a protective effect. Increase aerobic exercise. If this seems to help, continue the treatment for another month, then cut the dose in half and gradually reduce it to nothing. If menstrual bleeding is heavy, have a complete blood count done to be sure you are not anemic.