Leiomyomas (Fibroids), Fertility, and What You Can Do
If you have uterine fibroids, it doesn't necessarily mean that you will be infertile. Sometimes, however, depending on the location, size and number of fibroids, it can be a cause of infertility.I had three fibroids removed in my early 30's. I didn't even want to get pregnant at that time. My main reason for having them removed was because they were growing so fast. Unfortunately, I didn't know it at the time, but there was much I could have done to resolve the condition naturally. I'm not saying I shouldn't have had the surgery, but if I had led a healthier lifestyle to begin with, I may not have had fibroids in the first place.
Here is a good article about fibroids, some possible causes and treatments (both natural and medical/surgical).
Food, Diet and Fibroids risk
Uterine fibroids are hormonally responsive; estradiol and progesterone stimulate their growth, and gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonists shrink them. Phytoestrogens, including isoflavones and lignans, can act as weak estrogens or antiestrogens. There appears to be a modest inverse association between lignan ingestion and uterine fibroid risk. Whether this relation represents an effect of lignans per se or of other constituents of lignan-containing foods on the development of uterine fibroids remains to be determined.
from: Uterine Fibroids by Ray Sahelian, M.D.