By the time they are 50, eight in 10 women develop uterine fibroids (growths in and around the uterus) which are non-cancerous, but can cause discomfort including heavy and painful menstrual cycles.
Rather than go through invasive surgeries to remove large portions of their uterus or have it taken out completely, many women sometimes choose to bear with the symptoms.
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