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Re: Growth rate of uterine fibroids From: clare (anonymous@obgyn.net) Fri, 4 Oct 2002 08:25:18 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: a: "herpes question" Previous message: laurie: "2 periods one month" In reply to: Sara: "Re: Growth rate of uterine fibroids" Next in thread: Alison: "Re: Growth rate of uterine fibroids" Reply: Alison: "Re: Growth rate of uterine fibroids" Hi Sara: I'm not a Dr, but from what I have read, fibroids are estrogen responsive, so growth rate usually depends on the amount of estrogen available. In other words, some grow quickly, and some grow slowly. If they are symptomatic, then they are sometimes removed. If you are concerned, ask for an ultrasound. Best wishes. At Fri, 4 Oct 2002, Sara wrote: > >At Tue, 1 Oct 2002, Sara wrote: >> >>What is the growth rate of uterine fibroids? In June of this year my >>fibroid wasn't big enough to feel during an examination. In September >>of this year it could be felt by the gyno and he stated that it was >>bigger than he thought it would be. Do they typically grow this fast? >>Thanks. >> >>-- >>Sara >> Next message: a: "herpes question" Previous message: laurie: "2 periods one month" In reply to: Sara: "Re: Growth rate of uterine fibroids" Next in thread: Alison: "Re: Growth rate of uterine fibroids" Reply: Alison: "Re: Growth rate of uterine fibroids"

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