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Mother had fibroids and hysterectomy at 46, will her daughter suffer similar fate? also, any relation that her mother's niece, age 46, is suffering from fibroids too?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Fibroids: Can be that other family members can get fibroids too! Fibroids are a sign of estrogen dominance and this can be evaluated and treated. Talk to your provider.

Answered 11/19/2019

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A member asked:

Mother had fibroids and hysterectomy at 46, will her daughter suffer similar fate? also, any relation that her mother's niece, age 46, is suffering from fibroids too?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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