The list of conditions mentioned by various sources as associated with Uterine fibroids includes:
Another type of associated condition is one for which Uterine fibroids is itself a risk factor. The conditions for which Uterine fibroids is listed as a risk factor includes:
For peace of mind it may be useful to note the following conditions that are not believed to be associated with Uterine fibroids including:
Associated conditions are those which appear statistically related, but do not have a clear cause or effect relationship. Whereas the complications are caused by Uterine fibroids, and underlying causes may be causes of Uterine fibroids, the following list shows associated conditions that simply appear with higher frequency in people who have Uterine fibroids. In some cases, there may be overlap between this list and risk factors for Uterine fibroids. People with Uterine fibroids may be more likely to get a condition on the list of associated conditions, or the reverse may be true, or both. Whether they are causes of, caused by, or simply coincidentally related to Uterine fibroids is not always clear. For general information, see Associated Condition Misdiagnosis.
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