Uterine fibroidsare abnormal growths that form from muscular tissue in theuterus.
Uterine fibroids can vary in size from microscopic to several inches across.
you could have one fibroid growth or several.
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Their usefulness depends, in part, on the severity of your condition.
Always check with your healthcare provider before trying any treatment to see to it its right for you.
Nutrition/Fibroids Diet
Diet and nutrition may play a role in the risk of uterine fibroids.
A diet low in fruits and vegetables has also been found to increase the risk.
Studies show that those who were deficient in vitamin D had the largest fibroids.
Western herbalists may use herbs to help treat fibroids.
However, even herbal medication may have side effects and sometimes the available information on safety is limited.
Let your doctor know if you are considering any herbal medicine.
Green Tea
Drinking green tea could help get rid of fibroids or manage their symptoms.
Those who try it may find it useful in combination with other natural remedies and standard medical therapy.
Standard Medical Treatments
Most people with fibroids dont have symptoms.
If fibroids get bigger or start causing symptoms, your healthcare provider may suggest using medications or possibly surgery.
Medication
The most common medication for fibroids isgonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist.
This medication can block hormone production and shrink fibroids, relieving symptoms like heavy bleeding and pain.
Its usually taken for less than six months because it can reduce bone density if taken for longer.
Other medications include mifepristone, raloxifene, danazol, or tranexamic acid.
Most people who have a myomectomy can still become pregnant and give birth.
Ahysterectomyis when the uterus is removed during surgery.
There are other non-surgical options to treat fibroids such asuterine artery embolizationor MRI-guided focussed ultrasound.
Causes
The exact cause of uterine fibroids is unknown.
High levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone may stimulate the growth of uterine fibroids.
Self-treating and avoiding or delaying standard care can have serious consequences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Small fibroids are often left untreated if they aren’t causing any problems.
However, the fibroids may continue to grow and multiply.
The decision to remove fibroids doesn’t depend only on their size.
It depends on whether they cause troubling symptoms such as pain and heavy bleeding, or potential infertility.
Possibly, but more research is needed.
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