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Are there drugs that can melt fibroid?

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Depo lupron (leuprolide): But u cannot stay on it longer than 12 months.

Answered 11/12/2013

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Lupron (leuprolide): 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 5/31/2015

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