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I am having abnormal periods could this be a sign of fibroids. i have had abnomaral periods and pap smears in the past.?
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Abnl periods: yes: Fibroids are a common cause of irregular menses (usually cause heavier, longer or more painful, more frequent than nl periods). They do not cause abnormal pap smears.
Answered 11/2/2015
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