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While there isn\u2019t one definitive link between fibroids and heavy periods, several factors can be a cause\ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83e\ude78Fibroids may stimulate the growth of blood vessels, which contribute to heavier or irregular periods, and spotting between periods.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83e\ude78The uterus may not contract properly, which means it can\u2019t stop the bleeding.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83e\ude78Fibroids can affect hormones, and an elevated levels of hormones may also be a contributor to heavy periods.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been diagnosed and would like to undergo permanent, non-invasive treatment for fibroids, please visit our <\/span>contact page<\/span><\/a> or drop us a message online \u2728<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

While there isn\u2019t one definitive link between fibroids and heavy periods, several factors can be a cause\ud83d\udc47 \ud83e\ude78Fibroids may stimulate the growth of blood vessels, which contribute to heavier or irregular periods, and spotting between periods. \ud83e\ude78The uterus may not contract properly, which means it can\u2019t stop the bleeding. \ud83e\ude78Fibroids can affect hormones, and an 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