How much can uterine fibroids grow in a year

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are the most common benign tumors of the female reproductive system. They often cause no symptoms, but some women may experience vaginal bleeding, palpable abdominal masses, or compression symptoms. Pain can occur if the tumor twists on its stalk or in other cases. Multiple uterine fibroids are more common. Generally, the growth rate of a fibroid is about 1 cm per year. In medicine, a fibroid size greater than 5 cm is often considered an indication for surgical treatment. Fibroids typically grow at a faster rate once they exceed 5 cm in size.