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Fibroids
Benign tumors made of muscular and fibrous tissues that typically develop in the wall of the uterus.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
42 years experience
How long it usually lasts:
How common it is:
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Common |
Symptoms
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A 36-year old female asked:
I am in the 30 "s , how can i reduce estrogen in my body in order to shrink fibroids ?And what foods shld i eat and avoid?
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A 44-year old female asked:
Hysterosonogram u/s dr saw a polyp. Then he & tech were discsing if it was a fibroid. Sched to remove. Is poss to not be able to difference btwn 2?
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what is the curse of fibroid?
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what are fibroids?
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What causes fibroids?
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What causes fibroids?
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Where can fibroids grow?
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How are fibroids treated?
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How can I treat fibroids?
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do fibroids grow everyday?
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What causes fibroids to grow?
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What are fibroid tumours like?
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How do you get rid of fibroids?
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A 36-year old asked:
How do fibroid and cyst differ?
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A 45-year old female asked:
Do fibroids make you urinate a lot?
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A 27-year old asked:
want to know about fibroid in utrus?
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A 38-year old asked:
Need explanation of fibroid removal?
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A 38-year old asked:
Can previous abortion cause fibroid?
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What is posterior subserosal fibroid?
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Can fibroids grow in size and number?
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Why should women know about fibroids?
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What are typical symptoms of fibroids?
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what is the best medicine for fibroids?
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What's the best treatment for fibroids?
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is there a good treatment for fibroids?
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how would you know if you have fibroids?
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A 39-year old asked:
Does removing fibroids make you slimmer?
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How long does fibroid degeneration take?
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Big fibroid can cause irregular bleeding?
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