Women's health

What increases my risk for uterine fibroids?

Risk factors for uterine fibroids include age, race (African American women have a higher risk overall), heredity and obesity. Watch as OB/GYN specialist Jessica Shepherd, MD, explains the risk factors to be aware of when it comes to fibroids.


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  • What are uterine fibroids?

  • Will I need to have a hysterectomy if I have fibroids?

  • How can uterine fibroids be treated?

  • What increases my risk for endometrial (uterine) cancer?

  • What causes menstrual problems?

  • Can fibroids turn into cancer?

  • How does my doctor screen for uterine fibroids?

  • Do uterine fibroids get worse over time?

  • When should uterine fibroids be treated?

  • What if I become pregnant and have fibroids?

Up Next

  • What are uterine fibroids?

  • Will I need to have a hysterectomy if I have fibroids?

  • How can uterine fibroids be treated?

  • What increases my risk for endometrial (uterine) cancer?

  • What causes menstrual problems?

  • Can fibroids turn into cancer?

  • How does my doctor screen for uterine fibroids?

  • Do uterine fibroids get worse over time?

  • When should uterine fibroids be treated?

  • What if I become pregnant and have fibroids?

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