How common is it for females under the age of 30 to be diagnosed with fibroid tumors?

They aren't normal, and they can cause a lot of problems, young or old. I was in my early 20's when I found out I had a uterine fibroid. It was causing me to bleed half to death every month, but there are some women out there that have fibroids that don't cause any problems at all. SInce I was having major problems, the doctor I was going to did a couple surgeries on me, but when that didn't help, he told me I would have to have a hysterectomy at the age of 24. That was not an option to me, so I found a new doctor, had the surgery that I needed (he removed the fibroid completely) and haven't had any problems since. Plus, everything is still intact so I may still be able to get pregnant. Before the surgery the doctor said that wasn't something he would be able to predict, but now he doesn't see any reason why I wouldn't be able to get pregnant. I still don't know if I can get pregnant because I haven't tried, but I feel I will be blessed with children someday. Finding a new doctor was the best thing that I ever did.

No matter how old you are, if you're having problems, go to a doctor. I just wish I started going when I was younger. If I had started going when I was a teen, I don't think my problems would have escalated to the point where I was almost dying every month. And if you're young and the doctor you're going to tell you you need to have a hysterectomy, find another doctor!!! There is no cure for fibroids, but there are ways to get rid of them. Just remember if you have them removed, there is always the possibility that they could grow back.

Have you ever noticed that women today have so many more problems at a young age than 50 years ago??? I honestly think there's something wrong somewhere.

Very common. I have one and my gyno said most women will have at least one or more in their uterus by the time they die. Dont worry unless they are causing you to bleed heavy.