A family history of fibroids can increase a woman’s risk of developing fibroids up to three times above average. Women of African decent are said to be 3 times more likely to develop fibroids than Caucasian women.

The women of African origin also tend to develop fibroids earlier and more severely according to studies in CityLondonUniversity.
Women who are overweight are also more likely to develop fibroids than their counterparts the small ones. Exercise regularly to reduce on weight. Studies indicate that the more a woman exercises, the more likely she will not develop uterine fibroids.
It is advisable to control your weight. Studies indicate that obesity can increase your risk by 2 to 3 times more than average for developing uterine fibroids.

Keep your weight at the recommended level based upon your height and body type. Calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI), which is weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared, or weight in lb divided by height in inches squared, then multiply by 703. A healthy BMI is between 18.5 and 25. If your BMI is above 25, take steps to reduce your weight now.

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