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Had a lap last week, have endometriosis and fibrosis on uterus. what is the difference between fibrosis and fibroids? considering hysterectomy.

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Fibrosis vs fibroids: Uterine fibrosis is scarring of the uterus. Uterine fibroids are smooth muscle cell growths of the uterus. Endometriosis can cause "scarring" and adhesions of the uterus.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 9/29/2020

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A member asked:

Had a lap last week, have endometriosis and fibrosis on uterus. what is the difference between fibrosis and fibroids? considering hysterectomy.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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