Hi Tami, Thanks for sharing your story. To answer your question, yes .... there is evidence that being overweight can contribute to fibroids. In fact, for very heavy women, the risk is two to three times greater than average. Also, red meat and excessive alcohol consumption seem to increase a woman's risk for fibroids. For more, visit this link.
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Hi Tami, Thanks for sharing your story. To answer your question, yes .... there is evidence that being overweight can contribute to fibroids. In fact, for very heavy women, the risk is two to three times greater than average. Also, red meat and excessive alcohol consumption seem to increase a woman's risk for fibroids. For more, visit this link.
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