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How are fibroids diagnosed?
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Dr David Rosen
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Fibroids can often be felt by your gynecologist during a regular pelvic examination ( at the time of your pap smear, for example) or by ultrasound. They cause pressure symptoms, pelvic discomfort and/or heavy menstrual being depending upon their location in the uterus.
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