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Sharma P, Chhabra R, Singh A, Jogdand RP. Non-surgical approach towards uterine fibroid and ovarian cyst with Yoga practice. Integr Med Case Rep 2020; 1 (2):28-31.
A case of a 43 years old female with uterine fibroid and ovarian cyst was managed by an alternative, Non-surgical approach of yoga intervention. Yoga was practised under supervision daily twice a day for three months showed significant recovery from ovarian Cyst and reduction in uterine fibroid size. A diagnosis, where surgery was suggested as the only option, yoga has been found to be effective treatment modality in prevention and management.
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