Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My mom had a total hysterectomy when she was 26 due to large fibroids. i now have so symptoms of fibroids. are fibroids hereditary?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: Yes fibroids are often found in families either on the mother or fathers' side.
Answered 3/22/2020
3.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I know I have a large fibroid, & I really need to find a good doc who is familiar & offers more than just a total hysterectomy option. How?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I am 52, have essential thrombocytosis, blood platelets over a million. I need a hysterectomy because of large fibroids. What are nonsurgical optiions?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Need recommendation for a doctor in waco tx skilled at myomectomy for mulitple fibroids (i/s, o/s & in the wall). Successful ufe in 2005. Bulk symptoms persist @ age 48; no hysterectomy wanted.?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Why would a woman with fibroids with no symptoms have a hysterectomy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does a woman with very large fibroids always have to get a hysterectomy and will it affect fertility?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
My mom had a hysterectomy recently because of a huge fibroid. The dr said her uterine lining was precancerous. Does that mean it will happen to me?
Per my blood work, my estrogen level is 7. I got a prscriptn for divigel but my mom had breast cancer 3 yrs ago. Pls advs. Currently in great health for 51. Black female, straight, otr, cdl driver. Hysterectomy 4 yrs ago for fibroids. I get a physica
Removal of large fibroid. What are the options if hysterectomy recommended and quick recovery time is needed ?
I'm 48yrs, have large fibroids-like I'm 5 mths pregnant. I want abdominal myomectomy(had one 11yrs ago) NOT hysterectomy. Dr will not perform- Y not?
Do you need to treat a large calcified fibroid in uturus wall if we want more children . Can I avoid a hysterectomy?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
