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fibroid 1. Anatomy (of structures or tissues) containing or resembling fibres 2. a benign tumour, composed of fibrous and muscular tissue, occurring in the wall of the uterus and often causing heavy menstruation fibroid [′fī‚brȯid] (histology) Composed of fibrous tissue. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A minimally invasive procedure to cure uterine fibroids was less expensive, but also less effective, than surgery in a new study. Uterine fibroids occur in up to 77% of women, can cause severe menstrual bleeding and pelvic discomfort, and result in more than 200,000 hysterectomies each year in the United States alone; although "benign," they are far from harmless. Eventually I sent out 40 letters to doctors on my insurance plan to find someone willing and able to remove the fibroids without a hysterectomy. |
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