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Does Myfembree shrink fibroids?

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Oct 30, 2023.

Official answer

by Drugs.com

Myfembree will not shrink, get rid of, or cure uterine fibroids, but it will reduce heavy menstrual bleeding related to uterine fibroids. Taking Myfembree may help make your periods lighter.

Myfembree is a combination prescription medication containing relugolix, estradiol, and norethindrone, that may be used to control heavy menstrual bleeding due to uterine fibroids in premenopausal women over the age of 18. It should not be taken for more than 24 months.


References
  • Myfembree (relugolix, estradiol hemihydrate, and norethindrone acetate) Updated 10/2021. Myovant Sciences, Inc. https://www.drugs.com/pro/myfembree.html
  • Myfembree (relugolix, estradiol hemihydrate, and norethindrone acetate) 2021. Myfembree.com https://www.myfembree.com/

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