I've got a 12cm fibroid in my uterus, and Im really worried about having to go through surgery. Are there any medicines or other treatments out there that could help shrink it instead?

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yes there are medicines to reduce size and symptoms

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I have a dermoid cyst in my right ovary measuring 43x34x44 mm from an MRI in February and it might have grown since then. I feel swelling in my right thigh and abdomen. Several gynecologists recommended laparoscopy because they say it contains hair and teeth and could twist. I'm hesitant about surgery can homeopathy actually dissolve this kind of cyst? I'm single and a bit nervous about going under the knife.

Dermoid cysts with hair or teeth elements do not dissolve naturally.Laparoscopy is usually recommended to prevent complications like torsion.

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Can I still play badminton while I'm on my period? My period is already late, and now Im dealing with some back and abdominal pain. Should I be worried about playing sports with these symptoms?

Yes you can play it will not delay your periods but it might increase your back pain due to sternous activity

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I'm dealing with constipation while pregnant and it's making me really uncomfortable. Could you give me some advice on what I can do to help with this?

take soft diet

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