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A member asked:

I was told the fibroids grew larger due to next choice pill (2 dose) .how true is that ?make you explain what is in the pills that make them bigger?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not likely: A one time use of emergency contraception is not going to affect the size of uterine fibroids.

Answered 5/2/2016

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