An 8 cm Subserosal Fibroid in a Patient with Unexplained Infertility and Pain

A 37-year-old nulligravid woman presents with a chief complaint of a 1-year history of infertility. Prior to this, she used oral contraceptives for 18 years, and she does not currently take any medications. Her menses occur every 28–30 days, are of moderate flow, and last 3–4 days. There have been no recent changes in her menstrual flow volume or duration. She also complains of >6 months of gradually increasing abdominal discomfort that she describes as a feeling of abdominal fullness with weekly episodes of severe cramping pain. Her pain is unrelated to activity or menses. She also complains of urinary frequency, but denies any other urinary symptoms or changes in bowel habits or dyspareunia. Her past medical, surgical, and social histories are unremarkable. Similar content being viewed by others

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