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Facts you need to know about fibroids and reproductive health

Fibroids are non-cancerous (Shutterstock)

If you have ever heard of fibroids, also known as myomas, you probably have an idea of what they are. They are muscle growths or non-cancerous tumors that grow in the uterus.

These growths vary in size and are often located in different positions of the uterus. Some grow beneath or above the uterus lining while others can grow on the walls of the uterus.

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