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Fibroid in uterus
Heavy periods with 21 days cycle. Scan shows fibroid 1.49 cm. Advised to remove uterus. Would like to know if it is necessary to remove uterus.
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Dr. Pooja Mittal
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Heavy periods at 42 years age can be managed by taking an endometrial biopsy under hysteroscopic guidance. Medical therapy can be guided by biopsy report. Fibroid is subserosal(on outer surface of uterus), so it generally doesn't cause heavy period
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
20 yrs exp
Chandigarh
With the mentioned report size n location of fibroids is an unlikely cause of bleeding
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medical management shud work fr u
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Dr. Sarika Dahiphale
Infertility Specialist
20 yrs exp
Pune
Fibroid here is not cause for removal uterus.. Better management options available medically.. Visit gynac to discuss in detail..
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