Showing posts with label Fibroid tumors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fibroid tumors. Show all posts

Saturday, November 16, 2013

What Are Some of the Known Complications the Tumors Can Cause?


 What Are Some of the Known Complications the Tumors Can Cause

Uterine fibroids and pregnancy are often detected at the same time for many women. This is because small-sized uterine tumors rarely cause any symptoms. Only when women undergo ultrasound to get their pregnancy confirmed the uterine tumors are detected. For majority of women, uterine tumors do not cause problems during pregnancy. 
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Fibroid tumors in uterus usually do not cause any harm to the developing fetus unless there is excessive bleeding. In very rare cases fibroids can cause complications. Some of the known complications which can arise due to fibroids are: 
a) fibroid tumors can slightly increase your risk of miscarriage and premature birth. 
b) the baby being in a position for delivery which is abnormal 
c) having labor that stalls 
d) the uterine tumors blocking the birth canal during delivery. 
Some of the common symptoms that fibroids can cause during pregnancy include: 
•abdominal pain 
•constipation 
•frequent urination                                                                                                
•heavy vaginal bleeding 
•pelvic pressure. 
Is it possible to get pregnant with fibroid tumors in uterus? 
Statistically more than 50% of all women will experience some type of uterine tumor during their life. Those who are considering becoming pregnant and aware of the existence of one or more fibroids it is important to consult a doctor
By performing an ultrasound your doctor can find out where the fibroids located. Depending upon where the tumors are they can cause problems during pregnancy. In rare cases your doctor may even suggest surgery for removing the fibroid tumor before you try to get pregnant. 
Can Fibroids cause infertility? 
Fibroids if located in the fallopian tube can be a cause of infertility. Statistically fibroids are the cause of infertility in about three to twelve percent of women. 
It is indeed possible to have uterine fibroids and pregnancy which is totally trouble-free. In most cases doctors are in a position to ascertain whether the uterine tumors can cause complications or harm to the unborn baby. Many times, your doctor will just inform you of your fibroids and some of the common symptoms of fibroid tumors during pregnancy so that you'll know what to look out for. By keeping a close track on the growth of fibroid tumors in uterus during your periodical ultrasound, your doctor will be able to ensure that some of the known complications the tumors can causes, so that it does not take you by surprise. 

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Treating Uterine Fibroids Naturally



Treating  Uterine Fibroids Naturally 

If you have fibroids, you may have already looked at your treatment options and decided that conventional surgical methods are not for you. Although there is no doubt that surgery can be effective and much faster in the short term, treating  uterine fibroids naturally. fibroids are likely to regrow unless you are able to completely eliminate the root causes.

Very often, doctors recommend a "wait and see" approach, as uterine fibroids are rarely dangerous and will naturally shrink during the menopause. However, if your symptoms are severe with several years to go before menopause, this may not feel like your only option!

However, the very fact that uterine fibroids are not usually harmful gives you the benefit of having time to think your treatment options through carefully. It gives you the opportunity to try an approach which may not give instant results, but could well be the best solution in the short term.

If you are willing to put in the effort and take responsibility for your own healing, then treating  uterine fibroids naturally is very possible. By using an approach which eliminates all the possible root causes  and offering symptomatic relief, much can be gained.

Natural treatment often begins by focusing on estrogen levels. It is a well known fact that an excess of this hormone implicated in fibroid growth. While  it doesn't necessarily follow that all women with high estrogen levels will have  uterine fibroids, almost all women who have developed uterine fibroids will have elevated estrogen levels. This is because it is believed that there are other factors which subtly  interact with the raised estrogen levels, triggering fibroid growth.
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One simple step you can take to reduce your estrogen levels is maintaining a healthy weight. Fat cells both store and manufacture estrogen and so losing weight will have the side effect of estrogen reduction. In addition, cutting down on your consumption of animal fats and non-organic meats will also help. Additionally, it is believed that estrogen-mimicking compounds can become locked in the liver, exerting a constant effect. These are very difficult to eliminate, but one satisfactory way is to undergo a thorough liver detox.

Another way of treating large uterine fibroids naturally is to look at your eating . A healthy diet which includes several  portions of fresh fruits and vegetables is always helpful. If you have fibroids though, it would be best if you stick to organic produce and avoid artificial additives. If you would like to start treating  uterine fibroids naturally, you should also include at least 8 glasses of filtered water each day as this will help remove toxins from the body.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Hormone Therapy Can Treat Uterine Fibroids Symptoms



  Hormone Therapy Can Treat Uterine Fibroids Symptoms

 Hormone Therapy Medications can be used as a short term therapy, remedies intended to minimize the symptoms resulting from fibroids or similar gynecological disorders.Targeting hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle, by stopping the ovary's usual hormonal cycle and lowering estrogen levels. These medications have proven effective to treat symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pressure for many women. Although they will not eliminate uterine fibroids, The size of the fibroid may decrease and accordingly reduce symptoms. Some of these medical hormone therapy can treat uterine fibroids symptoms will include:
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 Androgens a male hormone. They occur naturally in women in smaller amounts than men. They are produced by the ovaries, located above your kidneys. Given as medical therapy, androgens can alleviate uterine fibroid symptoms by stopping menstruation, resolving anemia, shrinking fibroid tumors and reducing uterine size.Some unpleasant side effects, may occur such as weight gain, dysphoria, anxiousness,acne, headaches,feeling depressed and unwanted hair growth and a deeper voice.

 Oral contraceptives have generally prescribed as a form of birth control. Progestin contained in the contraceptives has a positive affect for many women with uterine Fibroids, by decreasing the growth of fibroids, can lead to a reduction of symptoms. This kind of therapy can be taken relatively long term and can helps control menstrual bleeding, but does not reduce fibroid size. Progestin-releasing intrauterine device IUD For uterine fibroids that don't distort the inner uterus, a progestin releasing IUD is another effective option. A progestin-releasing IUD works as a long term birth control and similarly to an oral contraceptive provides symptomatic relief for fibroids. This birth control device may relieve heavy bleeding, pain and pressure. However, this treatment will not shrink fibroids or remove them.

   Gonadotropin-releasing hormone is a naturally occurring hormone which triggers menstruation for women. A control center in the brain called the hypothalamus manufactures gonadotropin-releasing hormone. It stimulates the ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone. When taken as therapy. A gonadotropin-releasing hormone medications can produces the opposite effect to that of your natural hormone. Estrogen and progesterone levels fall, menstruation typically stops, uterus fibroids often shrink and anemia can improve.This is how hormone therapy can treat uterine fibroids symptoms.

Friday, October 25, 2013

How to Treat Fibroids



                                                                                                                                             
As women nears the onset of menopause, hormonal changes can increase the probability of fibroid development.With lower amounts of progesterone and an increased amount of estrogen can cause uterine fibroids, which can lead to menstrual problems, dizziness and fatigue. How to treat fibroids, a change in your diet and a few other healthy natural changes may help stop the formation of fibroids and shrink existing fibroids.

 It would be a good idea to see you doctor for a complete gynecological evaluation to rule out conditions that may have symptoms like that of fibroids. Once you and your doctor have ruled out, any other conditions here are few things that can help reduce uterine fibroids:

* Avoid meats other than salmon, mackerel, tuna and cold-water fish which can actually help reduce inflammation in tissues. In general, avoiding  junk food, fast food and saturated fats. Processed foods like sugar, bleached white flour can also help lower your risk. Avoid alcohol and tobacco products.

* Eat a more  raw fruits and vegetables for their fiber content and their digestive enzymes which help remove fibrin.

* Beans, pinto beans, split peas, lima beans, black beans and kidney beans into your diet to lower  estrogen levels and prevent the occurrence of fibroid growth. Eat at least one cup of beans every day.

* Eating natto regularly. A traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans and commonly eaten for breakfast in Japan. It contains the fibrinolytic enzyme nattokinase.
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* Reducing estrogen levels can naturally shrink fibroids. This also includes limiting the use of birth control pills, hormone replacement drugs, spermicides and pesticides.

* Stress can lower the progesterone in the body and lead to a surge of estrogen. Taking the time to de-stress can help shrink fibroids naturally. Getting eight sleep a night can help since lack of proper sleep can contribute to stress.
                                                                                                                     
* Watch your weight.
                                                                                                           
* Mix one to two tablespoons of blackstrap molasses with 6 oz. milk. Drink one or two times daily to help  improve your iron and potassium levels.

* Drink two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar mixed with 8 oz. of water once each day it can help  elimination of body toxins.

* Take 3-4 digestive enzyme tablets two or three times daily on an empty stomach. Digestive enzymes help break up and dissolve fibrin. Be sure to include serrapeptase for maximum fibrin elimination these are just a few of the way on How to Treat Fibroids.

        



Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Uterine Fibroids and Excess Estrogen Production



                                                                                                                                   

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  Excess estrogen production can create an imbalance of estrogen in your body. To much estrogen causes belly fat, water retention, and hormonal problems. Excess estrogen can feed a fibroid tumor.  Fibroids are part of the uterine wall, like a balloon, that grows inside the uterus like a baby. It may cause symptoms such as pain, abnormal bleeding, and your stomach can make you look your pregnant. Normally not cancerous and with some women are not much of a problem. Until they grow large, they can make women miserable. One way to reduce Uterine Fibroids and Excess Estrogen Production is to correct the excess estrogen problem.

 Natural progesterone cream can help balance estrogen imbalance. You need to have your estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid hormones evaluated by doctor first. You need to find out if your system is imbalanced so you can correct it properly. A woman doctor maybe more apt to issue the tests. Some male doctors don't understand the female body and emotions. Look to find a holistic female doctor to help you. 

Your diet can play a big role in excess estrogen production. Cut out dairy unless it is organic, and red meat unless it is organic. Cattle are feed estrogen so that they gain weight more rapidly. This estrogen builds up in the meat and milk. This adds to your excess estrogen production. Goats milk does not have that problem. Organic red meat, chicken, and milk is much better for you. Caffeine stimulates estrogen production.

 Exercise can help your body to get rid of excess estrogen and is very helpful in a fibroid reduction program. If your Uterine fibroids are large, be careful when performing stomach exercises by machine or at home.  Larger ones can start bleeding. This exercise puts pressure on abdominal muscles which puts pressure on the Uterine fibroid. It is like a balloon that can leak with pressure exerted on its sides.  You could end up in the emergency room trying to perform abdominal exercises. Walking is great.  Stress may also stimulates excess estrogen production. Following are remedies which may be effective in shrinking or eliminating fibroid tumors as well as alleviating discomfort and symptoms:

Fibroids can be reduced by consuming at least three servings of whole grains and/or beans daily. Whole grain and beans also protect against breast and endometrial cancer.

Eliminating excess estrogen will result in shrinking fibroids. Dandelion, milk thistle, and yellow dock help to metabolize estrogen from the body.

Chasteberry tincture is often used successfully to shrink and prevent the return of fibroids. It reduces excess estrogen, balances hormones, and reduces inflammation. However, results often only become apparent after several months of usage. The dosage is 25 to 30 drops two to four times a day.

Additional herbs effective in treating fibroids include black cohosh, Siberian ginseng, red clover, goldenseal, red raspberry, licorice root, dong quai, and motherwort, can help uterine fibroids and excess estrogen production.