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Abnormal uterine bleeding may cause iron deficiency.
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Fibroids may occur inside the uterus, within the walls of the uterus, or on the outside surface of the uterus, but they don't make it difficult for a woman to become pregnant.
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Childbirth may result in a condition called prolapsed uterus, where the uterus can bulge into the vagina.
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A hysterectomy is the only treatment that guarantees a cure for fibroids, but it may not be necessary for all women.
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Birth control pills are sometimes prescribed to treat abnormal uterine bleeding.
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