Uterine fibroids grow in the uterus and these cause health issues. Many of the women generally have fibroids issues. They are also known as uterine leiomyomas, benign tumors, and myomas. The size of fibroids ranges from small to as large as the seed. Either the women have a single one or have multiple growths.
Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids
Women suffering from this uterine fibroids generally have the following symptoms:
- Getting problem in conceiving a child
- Constipation
- Difficulty in emptying the bladder
- Frequent urination
- Leg pain
- Backache
- Pelvic pressure
- Pelvic pain
- Bleeding in between periods
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Period lasting for longer than one week.
Types of Fibroids
Fibroids grow in any part of the uterus. They can grow inside the walls of the uterus and these are known as intramural fibroids. When these grow inside the hollow cavity of the uterus, then it is known as submucosal fibroids. When fibroids grow on the outer surface of the uterus, then these are called as subserosal fibroids.
1.Natural Treatment
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In most of the cases, they grow at a very slow rate. Sometimes, they also get shrink. Specifically, after menopause, they shrink their own. But sometimes, they need treatment. Sometimes it involves surgery in which either the fibroid is removed or entire uterus is removed. But sometimes, you can treat them naturally at your home only.
Natural remedies accompanied by a change in diet can help in relieving the symptoms and treating these fibroids. This effectiveness of natural treatments depends on the progress of fibroid growth.
In the natural treatment, it is essential to reduce the overloaded estrogen, improve the lymphatic drainage, reducing the gut inflammation and improving the liver function.
The right diet will surely help in decreasing the size of uterine fibroids and ultimately shrinking of this. Excess refined carbohydrates along with the sugary food might trigger the fibroid growth. One should also avoid drinking alcohol. Avoid simple refined carbohydrates like corn syrup, potato chips, crackers, white rice, soda, boxed cereals, and pasta.
2.Medical Treatment
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Sometimes taking pills is also effective in shrinking the fibroids. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone reaches to pituitary gland from the hypothalamus and triggers the release of estrogen and progesterone.
These are the hormones which are responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle. Their excess production leads to the growth of fibroids in the uterus. So, taking medications against the releasing hormone will reduce the levels of estrogen and progesterone in the body of a woman. So, a decreased level of hormones will surely help in shrinking the uterine fibroids.
3.Testosterone Therapy
This therapy includes synthetic medication to stop the menstrual cycle for some time. The halt in the menstrual cycle might help in shrinking the fibroids in the uterus.
4. Uterine Artery Embolization
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In this procedure, small particles are injected into the arteries that are connected to the uterus. This blocks the blood flow in the uterus. As a result, if insufficient blood flow, there are chances that the fibroid might shrink in size.
In most of the cases, uterine fibroids will be treated with these methods. You do not need to undergo surgical treatment. For the best diet, consult the nutritionist and doctor.
