Common wrong beliefs In Nigeria people have several wrong ideas of what fibroid is as well as it causes. Some people believe it is caused by abortion, Spiritual Arrow, Curses, Promiscuous life style as a youth, Witches, Grandmother, Mother In laws etc. Some people also believe there are Herbs that can literally melt fibroid as if it were an ice block. What Are Fibroids? 1. Fibroids are abnormal growths that develop in or on a woman’s uterus (Womb). 2. It is unclear why fibroids develop, but several factors may influence their formation, such as hormones and family history. 3. About 70 to 80 percent of women experience fibroids by the age of 50. Fibroids are abnormal growths that develop in or on a woman’s uterus. Sometimes, these tumors become quite large and cause severe abdominal pain and heavy periods. In other cases, they cause no signs or symptoms at all. The growths are typically benign (noncancerous). The cause of fibroids is unknown . Fibroi