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I am 28yrs old.i had an abortion 2months ago.im pregnant again and want to have another one.but i have uterine fibroids.is it safe

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Dr. Travis McCoy answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Yes...but: Yes it would be safe, but having uterine abnormalities like fibroids can make the procedure more difficult and slightly increases the risk.

Answered 1/15/2013

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