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I can feel my fibroid when i press down on my lower abdomen its a rock hard lump, is it common to be able to feel a fibroid?

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Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

Yes: Yes, especially if they are large.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I can feel my fibroid when i press down on my lower abdomen its a rock hard lump, is it common to be able to feel a fibroid?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

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