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Can an anterior, subserosal fibroid turn into a submucosal fibroid? are subserosal fibroids linked to miscarriage? is there a certain size they need to reach before causing a problem?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Yes: However, by that time the fibroid will be HUGE.

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Answered 3/22/2020

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