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Health Encyclopedia: Uterine Fibroids And Hysterectomy Medications

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Because fibroid growth tends to stop and regress after menopause, the important reproductive hormones--estrogen, progesterone, or both--most likely play a critical role in their survival. Some drugs that block either of these hormones are used to treat severe fibroids with some success.

Contraceptives

Oral contraceptives (OCs) are sometimes used to control the heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) associated with fibroids, but they do not help prevent fibroid growth. Intrauterine devic...

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Birth Control Options for Women: Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)

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