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fibroid

[fahy-broid] / ˈfaɪ brɔɪd /


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"We found that fibroid cells were more sensitive to strain," said study lead author Rachel Warwar, MD, in UC's College of Medicine.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 21, 2023

And she's been really satisfied with the service, like when she had a fibroid recently.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2023

She had no presence in Southern California, the state’s population center, and she had repeatedly postponed surgery for fibroid tumors that were sapping her energy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2023

Oh, and this was after three years of infertility, surgery to remove my fibroid tumors, etc.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 13, 2023

The vessels were remarkable by the extensive fibroid thickening of their coats.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Drugs often have more than one application, and Brandi said continuous research is needed not just for abortion and miscarriage care, but to better treat a gamut of health issues such as uterine fibroids.

From Barron's ● May 10, 2026

In addition to their use as a contraceptive, the pills are prescribed for a variety of health issues, including preventing anemia from heavy periods and treating uterine fibroids.

From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2026

I knew that I had fibroids and I was uncomfortable because of that.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 20, 2026

There should be more ways to provide relief to people who have heavy periods and pain, whether it’s from fibroids, PCOS, or endometriosis, diseases that doctors have known about for over 90 years.

From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2025

Pigmentation of the skin occurs in many conditions—-as in normal pregnancy, uterine fibroids, abdominal growths, certain cases of heart disease, exophthalmic goitre, &c., and after the prolonged use of certain drugs—-as arsenic and silver.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg


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