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Will it be easy to ask my doctor to remove my fibroids, will my doc reject it, or will i be put through a series of test if/before they are removed?

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Dr. Creighton Likes answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Fibroid mapping: You will need to have some sort of imaging to determine the exact location of the fibroids because this can determine the surgical approach. Once your doctor has done this, he/she can plan accordingly.

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

Will it be easy to ask my doctor to remove my fibroids, will my doc reject it, or will i be put through a series of test if/before they are removed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Creighton Likes answered

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