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Is constipation a symptom of fibroids?

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  1. Dr. Mehmet Oz
     
    Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:
    Both constipation and urinary problems can occur, especially if uterine fibroids are located on the outside wall of the uterus. Watch the animation to learn more about symptoms of fibroids.




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    Both constipation and urinary problems can occur, especially if uterine fibroids are located on the outside wall of the uterus. Watch the animation to learn more about symptoms of fibroids. More
  2. Dr. John Lipman
     
    Dr. John Lipman answered:
    It can be. If there is a fibroid that is located in the back of the uterus and it is of sufficient size, it can compress the adjacent colon and cause constipation.
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    It can be. If there is a fibroid that is located in the back of the uterus and it is of sufficient size, it can compress the adjacent colon and cause constipation. More

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