Fibroids may increase risk of
Rarely, fibroids partially obstruct the birth canal.
Preconception evaluation is recommended for women who have very large fibroids or who have fibroids and have had a spontaneous abortion.
By
Lara A. Friel, MD, PhD, University of Texas Health Medical School at Houston, McGovern Medical School
Fibroids may increase risk of
Rarely, fibroids partially obstruct the birth canal.
Preconception evaluation is recommended for women who have very large fibroids or who have fibroids and have had a spontaneous abortion.
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