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Fibroids\u00a0during pregnancy<\/strong> is a concern for women. This is because small fibroids become bigger during pregnancy. Pregnant women are diagnosed with\u00a0fibroids, for the first time, during a routine abdominal test.<\/p>\n What is uterine fibroid?<\/strong><\/p>\n Fibroids are benign growth that affects young women before menopause. They are found in the womb or uterus.\u00a0It affects more than 171 million women worldwide. It is a common cause of\u00a0excessive vaginal bleeding and failure to conceive in women.<\/p>\n The cause of uterine fibroids is still not known. However, it is believed that genetic factors play a role. This is because fibroids are common in women whose mother or sister had the disease.<\/p>\n Also, Uterine fibroids shrink in\u00a0post menopause women with low estrogen level. It is widely accepted that estrogen plays a role in the growth of fibroids. Hence, use of medical drugs to reduce estrogen production. This involves the use of GnRH\u00a0agonist, NSAIDs, and combined oral contraceptives. However, these drugs are for treatment of fibroids before pregnancy.<\/p>\n Use of surgery is also an option before pregnancy. The procedure for removal of fibroids is myomectomy.\u00a0You can learn more about fibroid from the guide.<\/p>\n