Uterine Fibroids (cont.)
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- Fibroids Overview
- Fibroids Causes
- Fibroids Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Fibroids Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Other Therapy
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
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- Synonyms and Keywords
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Prevention
Avoid weight gain after age 18 and maintain a normal body weight compared to your height. Body weight tends to increase estrogen production, thus aggravating fibroid growth. Exercise can help control your weight and additionally decrease hormone production that stimulates fibroid growth.
Tobacco use has not been proven to be linked to an increase in fibroids. But quitting smoking will improve general health and well being if you have fibroids.
Schedule routine health visits with your provider to allow for early detection.
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