Q: Which specialist doctor should be consulted for this condition?
A: You should consult a Gynecologist.
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Q: Is it possible to prevent fibroids?
A: Identify the risk factors and rectify the reversible ones. For example maintaining a healthy body weight reduces the risk.
Q: Will fibroids affect my pregnancy?
A: Yes, they can. Always seek expert advice. Fibroids can complicate pregnancy, make delivery difficult. Recurrent abortions can occur.
Q: Do they recur?
A: Incomplete removal can lead to recurrence of fibroids.
Q: Can fibroids turn into cancer?
A: Yes. But this is very rare. Less than 0.1% myomas undergo sarcomatous change.
