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Fibroid tumors |
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Fibroid tumors Fibroid tumors are non-cancerous (benign) growths in the uterus. They occur in 30-40% of women over age 40, and do not need to be removed unless they are causing symptoms that interfere with a woman's normal activities. Mentioned in: Abortion, Therapeutic, Postmenopausal Bleeding |
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The alternative is a treatment for fibroid tumors called Uterine Artery Embulization, or UAE. Susan Lark, author of Fibroid Tumors and Endometriosis, notes that women "are at higher risk of developing fibroids or endometriosis . Old adhesions from invasive treatments to the pelvic and abdominal area including fibroid tumors, endometriosis, and cesarean delivery are diminished when addressed by uterine massage. |
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