Gynecologists and ultrasound reports usually describe the size of fibroids using centimeters (cm), a measurement unfamiliar to most Americans. Often, a comparison to fruits or common objects can help to understand the size. We also compare the size to weeks or months of pregnancy, since many women are familiar with this measurement. The following measurements may help:
Pea = 1 cm
Grape = 2 cm
Walnut = 3.5 cm
Plum = 5 cmTennis ball = 6.5 cm
Orange = 6.6 cm
Baseball = 7.5 cm
Grapefruit = 10 cm
Cantaloupe = 12 cm
Honeydew melon = 16 cm
Uterine size in weeks of pregnancy
