Hello Tracey123 and welcome to the forum.
I was told that by the age of fifty half of all women have fibroids and of course they can lead to heavy periods.
In my case my periods never eased up, in fact became heavier and then I started passing clots ( sorry if tmi).
This site is a mine of information and offers plenty of help and support so you know you are not alone on this journey.
Take care.
K.