What
are Fibroids?
So exactly what are
fibroids and are they cancerous?
Fortunately,
fibroids are not cancerous at all even though they are growths that
some women get in their uterus. These growths are made up of connective
and smooth
muscle tissues that show up on the walls of the uterus.
How common
are uterine fibroids?
Studies show
that they are quite common. Over 50% of women will eventually have
fibroids. Fibroids are one of the main reasons for removal of the
uterus (called hysterectomy). Many women don't even know
that they have them.
Most fibroids are accidentally discovered when a woman
go in for an ultrasound or some similar types of medical examination.
What causes
uterine fibroids?
Although
experts do not know for certain why some women get them and other do not,
here are some known risk factors.
Age
- Fibroids most commonly appear between the ages of 30 to 40 years old.
Ethnicity
- It appears that black women are more likely to develop fibroids.
Family history
- There seems to be a genetic link in the development of fibroids.
Hormone levels
- High levels of estrogen and low levels of progesterone seem to be a
root cause in developing fibroids. This may be due to xenoestrogens
(estrogens from pesticides and non-organic meats and dairy
products), obesity, low thyroid functions and ovulation problems.
What are the
common signs and symptoms of fibroids?
The signs and
symptoms of uterine fibroids vary depending on the location and size of
the fibroid growth. Small fibroids may not show any symptoms. Other larger fibroids may cause the following symptoms:
- Constipation
- Heavy or prolonged bleeding during menstruation
- Bleeding between periods
- Incontinence
- Infertility
- Low blood iron levels (anemia)
- Miscarriages
- Pains in the leg or the lower back
- Pain or pressure around pelvic region
- Painful intercourse
- Swelling in the lower abdomen
- Urinary frequency
Uterine
Fibroid Diet
If you suffer
from uterine fibroids, what you eat becomes important. Some foods worsen the symptoms and promote uterine growth
and others help to shrink them. See our article entitled Uterine Fibroid Diet
to learn more.
Natural
Remedies for Uterine Fibroids
There are also
natural remedies that can help support this health
condition. See our article entitled Natural Remedies
for Fibroids
to get detailed information and the recommended dose to use for each herb.
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