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My mother has two uterine fibroids. are they dangerous in any way?

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Observation: These are usually benign; hoever, they can grow to large sizes and cause heavy bleeding. You GYN can monitor you with pelvic ultrasounds.

Answered 3/22/2020

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No cancer risk: Uterine fibroids do not turn into cancer and generally pose no significant health risk although they can have a part in painful heavy periods and can complicate pregnancies.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/16/2014

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