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Hi, i am 38 yrs old having a fibroid of 6 5.2cm in size. should i leave it on its own or is it going to cause me trouble?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Size: This is a size able fibroid. It would be worthwhile to talk to your gynecologist about this.

Answered 1/16/2015

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not a problem!: Fibroids are kind of like knots in a tree. They're an irregular pattern of growth in the wood grain but they're not cancer and really shouldn't be removed unless you're worried about pressure symptoms, bleeding, or fertility. http://mediphors.tumblr.com/post/106746799535/fibroids-in-the-uterus-are-like-knots-in-a-tree-or

Answered 3/22/2020

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