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Ask a question about | | | | Question Archive | | What are fibroids? How would I know if I have fibroids? What symptoms do fibroids cause? | | 's Response | |
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Fibroids are an abnormal growth of the muscle cells of the uterus. They can grow in the walls of the uterus, on the outside of the uterus and in the cavity of the uterus. Fibroids are almost never a cancer. One of the easiest ways to find out if you have fibroids is to have an ultrasound done. An ultrasound can see most fibroids and measure their size and location. Some women will have and MRI to view their fibroids. Fibroids can cause many symptoms that are mainly in relation to their location. They may cause irregular bleeding if they are in the uterine cavity or the wall of the uterus. They can also affect fertility by decreasing pregnancy rates and increasing miscarriage rates but this only occurs if the fibroids are in the cavity of the uterus or very near it. If fibroids are very large, they can also cause problems with pelvic discomfort, difficulty with urination and bowel movements.
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