Uterine fibroids are common, non-cancerous tumors that form in the uterus or on the uterine wall.
Doctors don’t really know what causes fibroids to develop, so it’s hard to prevent them — but the good news is there are lots of different treatment options, including for people who want to get pregnant in the future.
Chapters:
00:00 What are uterine fibroids?
01:39 Who is at risk for fibroids?
03:00 What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?
03:39 When are uterine fibroids considered a medical emergency?
04:13 How are uterine fibroids treated?
05:32 Can you prevent fibroids?
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Learn why uterine fibroids disproportionately affect Black women: [ Ссылка ]
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