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Marisa Geller M.D.
Coordinator Obgyn.net Latina
Specialist on Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialist on Fertility and Sterility
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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>----- Original Message -----
From: "Tamra" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list WOMENS-HEALTH"
<womens-health@dns.obgyn.net>
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2003 11:33 PM
Subject: Fibroids - Questions re: Hypothyroidism, Progesterone
> I'm 42 and recently an ultrasound confirmed presence of one large
> fibroid (10.3 centimeters) in my uterus and two pendunculate fibroids
> outside the uterus, pressing on the bladder.
>
> Question 1: I have hypothyroidism and take Synthroid. Is there a
> connection between hypothyroidism and Fibroid tumors?
>
> Question 2: Is there scientific evidence for effectiveness of natural
> progesterone cream in shrinking fibroids and managing symptoms of heavy
> bleeding and pressure?
>
> Thank you.
>
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