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Monthly Archives: June 2009

Is my 5 cm fibroid causing my back pain?

A 5 cm submucosal fibroid is unlikely to cause back pain.

A common blood clotting condition that can cause heavy periods and increase your risks of bleeding during surgery.

A blood condition commonly found in women , called von Willebrand disease, can cause heavy menstrual periods and also increase the risks of bleeding during surgery.

Which is a better method of finding fibroids: MRI or Ultrasound?

MRI is more accurate than ultrasound when you need to know the exact number, position and sizes of fibroids.

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