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I have been diagnosed with uterine fibroids. being that estrogen makes them grow, is it safe to take vitamins specific for women which has estrogen?

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Yes: Because if you are not yet menopausal, then you are still making estrogen in your ovaries. The amount you will get in an over the counter vitamin is likely small.

Dr Brasovan agreed

Answered 3/29/2015

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Per my blood work, my estrogen level is 7. I got a prscriptn for divigel but my mom had breast cancer 3 yrs ago. Pls advs. Currently in great health for 51. Black female, straight, otr, cdl driver. Hysterectomy 4 yrs ago for fibroids. I get a physica

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I removed three big fibroids. How long must I take to start doing house choice What must I eat to prevent the fibroid from growing What vitamins and minerals must I take?

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