Are fibroids heriditary?

Hi my name is Rachelle and I’m 32 years old. I had an myomectomy in October last year with one huge fibroid, as big as a watermelon. I’m African American, why are they more common in my race? And are they heriditary? And what causes fibroids to reoccurr?

Dear Rachelle-
Researchers have not been able to ascertain why fibroids appear more often in the African American race.
This disease definitely has genetic roots-most of my patients have a family history of the problem. There are some schools of thought that feel diet may play a part-especially those high in Fat. Women have experienced some reduction in symptoms when they convert to a low fat diet with lots of fruits and vegetables.