Fibroids can be either much smaller or much larger. How fibroids are removed varies, depending on size, location and preference of the surgeon. The recovery period varies, depending on some of above variables. Because fibroids tend to shrink after menopause, it depends on how close you are to menopause and also how severe your symptoms are. Also there is a relatively new technique that cuts off the blood supply to fibroids and causes them to shrink.
Fibroids can make it difficult to become pregnant.
The extra estrogen produced during pregnancy may cause a fibroid to grow rapidly and may take up space a baby needs, so could result in miscarriage or premature labor. Often the first indication is an increase of the amount of menstrual flow, including blood clots. Discomfort or pain may also accompany fibroids. Fibroids usually grow very slowly, however they grow more rapidly during pregnancy, or when taking oral contraceptives.