Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor or healthcare professional the following questions related to uterine fibroids:

1. How will I know if I have uterine fibroids?
   
   
2. What are the chances that the symptoms caused by my fibroids will disappear without treatment?
   
   
3. What type of tests might I need for my condition?
   
   
4. What will these tests tell you?
   
   
5. Should I use birth control pills to prevent fibroids?
   
   
6. How will I know if my condition is a medical emergency?
   
   
7. Will fibroids affect my ability to become pregnant?
   
   
8. If I have uterine fibroids, does it mean my daughters will develop them too?
   
   
9. I want to get pregnant in the future. What type of treatment do you recommend for my fibroids?
   
   
10. Are my fibroids cancerous? Could they turn cancerous in the future?