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  2. Uterine fibroid - Wikipedia

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    Most fibroids do not require treatment unless they are causing symptoms. After menopause, fibroids shrink, and it is unusual for them to cause problems. Uterine fibroids that cause symptoms can be treated by: medication to control symptoms (i.e., symptomatic management) medication aimed at shrinking tumors; ultrasound fibroid destruction

  3. We Asked 2 Gynecologists Our Most Embarrassing Period Questions

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    Why Do Fibroids Cause Heavier Periods? “Fibroids cause heavier periods because they press against the uterine lining and this causes more bleeding than would usually occur, and this bleeding ...

  4. Constipation - Wikipedia

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    Constipation is the most common chronic gastrointestinal disorder in adults. Depending on the definition employed, it occurs in 2% to 20% of the population. [18] [58] It is more common in women, the elderly and children. [58] Specifically constipation with no known cause affects females more often affected than males. [59]

  5. Viola Davis shares she had hysterectomy, reveals she ...

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    The "Ma Rainey" actress shared that she struggled with uterine fibroids, noncancerous growths of the uterus that can cause heavy bleeding, infertility and, in some cases, miscarriages.

  6. What Causes Constipation? 8 Reasons Why You Can't Poop ... - AOL

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  7. Dysmenorrhea - Wikipedia

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    [3] [6] Underlying issues that can cause dysmenorrhea include uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, and most commonly, endometriosis. [3] It is more common among those with heavy periods , irregular periods, those whose periods started before twelve years of age and those who have a low body weight. [ 1 ]

  8. Neurogenic bowel dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    This means the nerve signals are interrupted and are slower. This causes muscle contractions to be irregular and fewer, resulting in an increased colon transit time. [12] The feces stay in the colon for a longer period of time, meaning that more water is absorbed. This leads to harder stools and therefore increases the symptoms of constipation.

  9. Why Are Black Women More at Risk for Uterine Fibroids? - AOL

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