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Uterine fibroids: Fast facts

Uterine fibroids: Fast facts (00:00:19)

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Uterine fibroids are growths on or in the uterus.

You can have fibroids on the inside, on the outside, or in the wall of your uterus.

Fibroids aren't cancer.

You don't need to do anything about them unless they are causing problems.

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Uterine fibroids: Fast facts

Uterine fibroids: Fast facts (00:00:19)

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Uterine fibroids: Fast facts

Uterine fibroids: Fast facts