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Uterine Fibroids

Uterine fibroids: Overview

Uterine fibroids are growths in the uterus. Fibroids aren’t cancer. Doctors don’t know what causes fibroids. Fibroids are very common in women during their childbearing years.

Fibroids can grow on the inside of the uterus, in the muscle wall of the uterus, or near the outside wall of the uterus. In some women, fibroids cause painful cramps and heavy periods. In these cases, taking anti-inflammatory medicines, birth control pills, or using an intrauterine device (IUD) often helps decrease symptoms. Sometimes surgery is needed to treat fibroids. But if you are near menopause, you may want to wait and see if your symptoms get better.

Most fibroids shrink and go away after menopause, when your menstrual periods stop completely.

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Fibroid Center
The Fibroid Center’s multi-disciplinary team of Gynecologists, Radiologists and Interventional Radiologists provides comprehensive treatment for women with symptoms due to uterine fibroids.
900 Blake Wilbur Drive, 2nd Floor
 Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: 650-497-9691 Getting Here

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