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A 29-year-old female asked:
I am 29 years old and 16 weeks pregnant, also discovered i have fibroids in my womb/uterus, i have been having pains that almost feel like mild period pains and also pressure towards my backside to the anus area, is this normal? it's my first pregnan
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Dr. Rebecca Gliksmananswered
Internal Medicine 40 years experience
Pregnant /pain: Would call your OB and consider ultrasound to check fetus status..
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Dr. Stanley Swabyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 28 years experience
No: See your doctor for an evaluation. You may need an ultrasound to evaluate the fetus and your cervix for any premature dilation. If your baby is ok and any premature cervical dilation or short cervix exists you may benefit from progesterone supplementation and/or a cervical cerclage.
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Last updated Feb 11, 2020
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