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Are birth control pills contribute to the growth of fibroids?

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Dr. Tarek Bardawil answered

Not really: Although fibroids are stimulated by estrogen, they usually don't tend to grow more on oral contraception.

Answered 7/4/2013

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A member asked:

Are birth control pills contribute to the growth of fibroids?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tarek Bardawil answered

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