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I take sertraline for anxiety and depression, i'm also having prolonged periods could this be fibroids, i have had fibroids before ?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not related: Uterine fibroids are benign tumors of the uterus that can lead to heavy, long or painful periods. They are not related to anxiety or depression

Answered 11/2/2014

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A member asked:

I take sertraline for anxiety and depression, i'm also having prolonged periods could this be fibroids, i have had fibroids before ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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