What are uterine fibroids?
What are uterine fibroids?
Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors in women; the incidence is high, but not every woman experiences symptoms. Watch OB/GYN specialist Jessica Shepherd, MD, explain what uterine fibroids are, as well as some of the main symptoms.
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