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Do uterine fibroids get worse over time?

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Do uterine fibroids get worse over time?

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When a woman is entering her reproductive years, uterine fibroids might grow or worsen. In this video, Sharecare Advisory Board member, Kevin Windom, MD, explains how fibroids change over time.

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