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Worried that i may have uterine fibroids. how to tell?

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Dr. Chukwuma M. Okoroji answered

Pelvic exam/US: A simple pelvic exam by your gyn physician will clinically raise the suspicion which will be further confirmed by a pelvic ultrasound.

Answered 4/21/2014

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A member asked:

Worried that i may have uterine fibroids. how to tell?

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Dr. Chukwuma M. Okoroji answered

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