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Fibroids are rather common, with 20-70 percent of women experiencing them during their reproductive years. And they're virtually always (ninety-nine percent of the time) safe. That isn't to say you should disregard them. Fibroids can lead to difficulties such as excessive bleeding and reproductive issues.
It's still a mystery what creates fibroids. Their growth could be influenced by a person's estrogen levels. Estrogen and progesterone levels are higher during a woman's reproductive years. Fibroids enlarge when estrogen levels are high, especially during pregnancy.
Larger fibroids can cause a woman's abdomen to acquire weight, giving the impression of normal belly fat. Simply, the heavier a fibroid becomes, the more it grows. As a result, weight gain and pain are likely, as some fibroids can weigh up to 40 pounds.