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A member asked:

8 cm fibroids. need help-myomectomy surgery . i am not comfortable.?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Need more info: Fibroid location, number? Any medications tried? Embolization considered?

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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