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ask: can i use combined oral contraceptive pill if i have uterine fibroid?

By anoud February 18, 2010 - 1:19pm
 
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im looking for contraception method that is both healthy and suitable for me as i have fibroid

 
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Pat Elliott

Hi Anoud: Low-dose oral contraceptives don't contain estrogen at levels that will stimulate the growth of fibroids. For more information about fibroids you may find the following publication of interest. Take care, Pat

http://www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/bp074.cfm

February 18, 2010 - 5:33pm
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