I had never heard of this so did a quick search and came up with this Medhelp
links to info on this: YOu might do better to post this question on the site below
as well since we deal mainly with MSK, kidneys stones and infection. HOnestly
the decision to have a hysterectomy or not really needs to be made by you with qualified medical practitioners. I know some of the other forums do have doctor's on their site
that work with women issues and can give you more sound advice!
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Ovarian-Cysts/how-can-i-know-that-i-have-mayoma/show/607764
I found this definition below;
Myoma: A benign tumor of smooth muscle in the wall of the uterus. A myoma of the uterus is commonly called a fibroid.
Uterine fibroids are the single most common indication for hysterectomy. Fibroids can be present and be inapparent. However, they are clinically apparent in up to 25% of women and cause significant morbidity, including prolonged or heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pressure or pain, and, in rare cases, reproductive dysfunction. Both the economic cost and the effect of fibroids on quality of life are substantial.
Fibroids are not cancerous. Drugs that manipulate the levels of steroid hormones are effective in treating fibroids but side-effects limit their long-term use. Fibroids may be removed if they cause discomfort or if they are associated with uterine bleeding. Surgery is the mainstay of fibroid treatment. In addition to hysterectomy and abdominal myomectomy, various minimally invasive procedures have been developed to remove fibroids.
HOpe this helpes a little at least!
Shelly