Uterine Fibroid : Causes

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Causes could include:
Uterine fibroids are the most common pelvic tumor. Fibroids may be seen as many as 1 in every 5 women in their childbearing years (the time after starting menstruation for the first time and before menopause) Fibroids usually affect women over age...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 26, 2008
No one knows exactly what causes fibroids. However, the growth of fibroids appears to depend on the hormone estrogen. Fibroids often grow larger when estrogen levels are high, as in pregnancy. Medications that lower the estrogen level can cause th...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
A healthcare provider can usually feel fibroids during a routine pelvic examination. Ultrasound can be used to confirm the diagnosis, but this is not generally necessary.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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