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'm pregnant and have asthma, and I'm really concerned about taking medication. Are there any safe homeopathic remedies that I can use? I'm worried about what's safe for the baby while managing my asthma symptoms. Can you help?

I don't have much knowledge of homeopathy medicines which are safe in pregnancy for treatment of asthma

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What food helps Period cramps?

Walnuts,Almonds,Pumkin seed,Olive oil,Broccoli,Chicken,Fish,Green vegetables,Flaxseeds,

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Can a cyst come out in your period?

Physiological cysts appear and disappear as you progress from one menstrual cycle to the next, usually do not show any symptoms or need any intervention. Ovarian cyst may sometimes burst causing severe pain and bleeding but cyst as a whole may not come out.

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