A 23-year-old female asked:
Can you get ovarian cysts and fibroids without ever being sexually active?I heard fibroids cause heavy periods and mine are extremely heavy with clots
1 doctor answer
Dr. Wayne Ingram answered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Absolutely: Fibroids and ovarian cysts can both cause heavy periods and sexual activity is not an issue in their presence.
Answered on Sep 24, 2016
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