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What causes menstrals cramps ecspecially when someone has fibroids?

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Uterus: The involuntary contraction of the uterus which can be experienced as severe for some women, and minor for others, and anything in between. Typically extensive or large fibroids are associated with more intense discomfort, but exact reason is not clear.

Answered 10/22/2013

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