Why do some fibroids cause constipation?
Why do some fibroids cause constipation?
Constipation is not uncommon with uterine fibroids. In this video, Kevin Windom, MD, Sharecare Advisory Board member explains how a fibroid may compress the colon or rectum, making bowel movements more difficult.
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