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Had an ultra sound 3 months ago. doctor said everything was ok, had small fibroids nothing to worry about. how long does it take for them to grow?

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Dr. Justin Diedrich answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Very slow usually: Fibroids are very common. Usually they grow very slowly. Sometimes they can grow during pregnancy. If they're small i wouldn't worry.

Dr Hogan agreed

Answered 7/12/2018

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