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What Causes Fibroids To Grow? Risk/Protective Factors

What Causes Fibroids To Grow? Which Risk Factors Might Predispose a Woman To Develop Uterine Fibroid Tumors? Are There Protective Factors That Might Reduce Fibroid Problems? Researchers are uncertain exactly what causes fibroids to grow. Most medical professionals accept that each tumor develops from one mutant muscle cell in the uterus. This rogue cell experiences rapid multiplication under the influence […]

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Cure for Fibroids – 1st Step: Testing and Diagnosis

Cure for Fibroids: The Importance of Testing for Accurate Diagnosis To find an effective cure for fibroids, a woman must first be certain of the diagnosis.  A variety of physical symptoms may suggest a uterine fibroid condition. Before treatment begins, a physical examination, preliminary laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures are necessary. Who Should Make the Diagnosis? A visit […]

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Treatment for Fibroids … or Not? Watchful Waiting

Most women with uterine fibroids experience only minimal symptoms or, perhaps, none at all. In this situation the best treatment for fibroids could be watchful waiting (also known as “expectant management”). With this approach, no active treatment is undertaken. During  watchful waiting time, though, the woman does need periodic evaluation by her doctor. Followup visits should always include questions […]

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