Is a uterine fibroid that is 4 centimeters large?

The fibroid is also pedunculated.

If your doctor isn't worried about it, then you have no need to worry about it either.

Besides, as you get closer to menopause, and then when you're post-menopausal, fibroids will shrink. You still need to be monitored, though, in case you develop other fibroids. Depending on the shape, size and location of them, they could cause problems. If they're entirely interior (inside your uterus, they can grow from the outside of the uterine muscle as well), there are surgical procedures that can remove them without a hysterectomy, but for any given woman, that may or not be possible.

As well, it's possible for a fibroid to grow on a peduncle, that is, to grow from your uterine muscle in such as way as to have a slim "neck". If that peduncle gets twisted, the blood supply may be cut off and that fibroid can become gangrenous. That would mean that you'd need a hysterectomy. I have a family history of this, although I seem to have escaped that particular piece of it.

These are just reasons to have this monitors. If they are monitored, you and your doctor will be better able to see any problems before they become dangerous, and you can decide between you on the most appropriate action.

Anything 4 centimetres long in your uterus has gotta be pretty big I'd reckon.

Sorry hun, hope you get better soon.

Had one removed last year. Actually had ten. Had an abdominal procedure. Wasn't bad then...yeah, a 4 centimeter fibroid is medium sized. Large is eight to ten or more...