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Hi, doctors, what role does iodine play to a woman with urine fibroids ?and may i know what are thyroids?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No role : Iodine plays no role in uterine fibroids. The thyroid gland is located in your neck and produces thyroid hormone.

Answered 10/13/2012

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