Fibroid

Hello ladies, this past Wednesday I found out I have a fibroid and am also iron deficient I have a 13 in my iron count and now I'm at a 7.
I did have heavy periods in the past but in wasn't until February that I noticed I was constantly craving ice, but that still wasn't enough for me to seek medical attention. 
Last week Friday I was experiencing body aches thinking it was the flu, until Saturday that I was getting cramps that I have never experienced before. I started my period and the symptoms were severe PMS. 
By Tuesday morning I was unable to move about without having to lean ever step of the way.  Wednesday the news was that it looks like a large fibroid the reason for my pain. I am taking iron pills twice a day. I was also prescribed birth control pills to hopefully reduce the size of the fibroid. I will meet with Drs on the 25th to see my options. 
Any others with same issue?  I am 33yrs old, should I consider a hysterectomy?