Fibroids

Fibroids are actually not fibrous at all but actually growths of smooth muscle and connective tissue. They're usually found on the walls of the uterus. They are not cancerous and usually harmless. They generally occur more in the African or Caribbean descent.

What are symptoms associated with fibroids?

Many don't have symptoms at all and they are found on a routine exam or ultrasound.

However when they do have symptoms, it can cause:

·      Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, bleeding in between periods. as a result anemia can develop. Important note: if you need to change your pads more than once per hour, please see a health specialist.

·      Pain during intercourse

·      Swelling and or pain in the lower abdomen can occur as well as frequent urge to urinate, back pain.

·      Constipation can happen as well.

Root causes

·      Estrogen dominance which basically is an imbalance of estrogen vs. Progesterone, this can be caused from many factors including-- environmental estrogens or xenoestrogens which is rampant in our environment. Chemicals herbicides pesticides Etc., are the Usual Suspects in this arena

·      Obesity

·      Hypothyroid

·      Peri-menopause

·      Diet

·      Hereditary and age and race

·      High blood pressure

·      Early menstruation

·      Oral contraceptives what other birth control methods

Testing

Blood, urine, heavy metal testing, stool testing, are common ways to determine the root causes of fibroids.

Treatment options

Testing is critical to finding the root causes, there are many treatment options including

Changing diet, avoiding certain foods, detoxification, homeopathy, PEMF (Pulsed electromagnetic Fields) acupressure all factor in to reaching your health goals with fibroids. Finding the right tailored program for you is ideal for reaching your goals.

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