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How can vitamin D work to prevent fibroids?

OB/GYN Jennifer Ashton, MD, discusses the positive benefits of taking vitamin D regularly and how much to take.

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  • What increases my risk for uterine fibroids?

  • What can I do if I feel pain during sex?

  • How does my vagina change with age?

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  • How does a satisfying sex life affect aging?

  • Can fibroids turn into cancer?

Up Next

  • How can I treat my vaginal dryness?

  • How can uterine fibroids be treated?

  • What are uterine fibroids?

  • Will I need to have a hysterectomy if I have fibroids?

  • What increases my risk for uterine fibroids?

  • What can I do if I feel pain during sex?

  • How does my vagina change with age?

  • What if I become pregnant and have fibroids?

  • How does a satisfying sex life affect aging?

  • Can fibroids turn into cancer?

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