-
Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
Who is most at risk for fibroids?
Related Topics
-
Find a professional to answer your question
Find a professional to answer your question Search Now
-
2
Thanks
Women's Health Queensland Wide provides free health information for Queensland women. View Profile
Factors that increase your risk of developing fibroids include a family history of fibroids; the early onset of menstruation; obesity; diabetes; age (your risk of developing fibroids increases in your late reproductive years); having never been pregnant; polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS); and hypertension (high blood pressure).
Please click on the link provided below for a comprehensive overview of fibroids
http://www.womhealth.org.au/conditions-and-treatments/224-fast-facts-fibroids
Brenda
Women’s Health Educator
Health Information Line, Women’s Health Queensland Wide
Women living in Queensland can also call our Health Information Line - a free information and referral service for Queensland women - on 3839 9988 or 1800 017 676 (toll free outside Brisbane).
Please note that all health information provided by Women’s Health Queensland Wide is subject to this disclaimer
Report this post
You must be a HealthShare member to report this post. to your account or now (it's free).
You may also like these related questions
-
What are the Reasons and side-effects of amenorrhea?
I am a 24 year old female at 1.72m, who has trained quite heavily for triathlons for the past 2 years. I lost 8kgs (72-64) in the first 12mths which I put down to the increase in physical activity. I… -
Am i eligible for a Hysterectomy?
-
Why do I have such "skin" discomfort in my genital and anal area?
