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What is 2.8*1.7cm anterior wall fibroid?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Common: About 50% of women have fibroids in the uterus by the age of 35. The size you describe is approaching golfball size. Most women have no symptoms from their fibroids, but some have such severe symptoms (pain, bleeding, pressure, etc) that they require treatment - usually surgery.

Answered 3/22/2020

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Small growth: Anyone can get a uterine fibroid, which is an overgrowth of muscle cells in the shape of a ball. Like moles on the skin, they come in different sizes/shapes; RARELY cancerous. You only need surgery if you have symptoms like pain/pressure/incontinence/bleeding/bloating. Size/location don't matter. Lupron (leuprolide) or embolization are ways to control w/out surgery. US follow up is very important.

Answered 8/3/2018

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