My mom is 50 and has a 20 cm fibroid in her uterus. What's the best way to treat this without surgery? Is there a non-surgical cure or any natural remedies that could help shrink it?

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if she has excessive bleeding during her periods or if she has severe abdominal pain, surgery will be the better option.

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Is taking abortion pills at home safe if I'm only 2 weeks pregnant? A doctor recommended surgery but I was hoping for an oral treatment instead. I need advice on what to do as soon as possible

Medication abortion (or medical abortion) is a safe, reliable and non-surgical means of abortion for people who have made an informed decision that is is the best option for them. Medication abortion is an alternative to surgical abortion in the early weeks of pregnancy (up to 9 weeks)

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I'm wondering if the blood group of partners plays a role in pregnancy. My fianc and I both have AB positive blood type, and we're a bit concerned about whether this might cause any issues during pregnancy or affect our baby later on. Could you help us understand if we should be worried about this?

Same blood groups do not result in pregnancy complications.

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What does a hymen look like before it breaks?

hymen looks like a fringe of tissue around the vaginal opening

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