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A member asked:

Can having a uterine fibroid cause irregular periods?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Yes: Fibroids may cause menstrual irregularities and abnormal bleeding.

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/24/2016

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