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A new way to fight fibroids; now there's a fast fix for this common problem. (Cosmo Gyno).(uterine fibroid embolization)(Brief Article)

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| September 01, 2002 | Grumman, Rachel | COPYRIGHT 2002 Hearst Communications, reprinted with permission of Hearst. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

While one out of every four women has fibroids--benign tumors on the uterine wall--most don't know it. Of those, about 25 percent have heavy periods, killer cramps, and in some cases, pain during sex.

Traditionally, bothersome fibroids have been surgically scooped out, which can harm the structure of the uterus and greatly increase the chance of needing a cesarean section when giving birth. But a recent study shows that women in their 20s and 30s can get ...

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