Why do uterine fibroids cause painful menstrual cramps?
Why do uterine fibroids cause painful menstrual cramps?
Fibroids in the muscle wall of the uterus can cause pain as a woman's uterus contracts to shed the urterine lining. In this video, Kevin Windom, MD, Sharecare Advisory Board member, explains how a fibroid might cause pain during menstruation.
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