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Do birth control pills affect fibroids?

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Do birth control pills affect fibroids?

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Low-dose birth control pills do not contain enough estrogen to stimulate the growth of fibroids. In fact, oral contraceptives can help a woman bleed less during her period. This is an area of ongoing research, but whatever the eventual conclusions, the influence of birth control pills is probably slight. The effect of Depo-Provera, on the other hand, a form of progesterone that is injected monthly, may be different. Some studies have suggested that this method of birth control may help prevent and control the growth of fibroids. Because Depo-Provera usually stops a woman’s periods, it can also prevent some fibroid symptoms. Again, more research is necessary before any conclusions can be reached.

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