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QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR ON FIBROID TREATMENT OPTION.

Questions to Ask Your OB-GYN Fibroid Treatment Options 1. Do I Need Treatment?   Uterine fibroids can be completely asymptomatic, causing no problems, or they can cause severe pain, loss of blood and significantly affect quality of life. The mere presence of fibroids is generally not enough of a reason to have them treated. Your gynecologist should be able to tell you if your symptoms are related to your fibroids and whether the symptoms are significant enough to seek treatment. 2. What Are My Options?   – There are a variety of   treatment options for uterine fibroids , but not all of them require surgery or need to performed in a hospital. . Your gynecologist should be able to give you some direction as to which options may be right for you. 3. Are There Options Besides Surgery?   – Many women may be aware of hysterectomy, or total removal of the uterus, as a treatment for fibroids, but there are other options that are minimally invasive with shorter recove...
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HOW CAN EXERCISE HELP YOU FIGHT FIBROID.

HOW CAN EXERCISE HELP YOU FIGHT FIBROID? Uterine fibroid’ developments are influenced by hormones, especially estrogen and progesterone, which control the menstrual cycle. This is why many women notice their fibroid symptoms decrease in intensity once they enter menopause, as the development of the fibroid is stopped by the reduction of hormones. Exercising can also reduce the production of estrogen and progesterone, limiting the growth of the fibroid. Further research showed that BMI – body mass index – is linked to the development of uterine fibroid. By exercising and burning calories you can reduce your BMI and prevent the fibroid growth. You can also use exercises to reduce the amount of visceral fat in your body, which is fat stored around your internal organs. Visceral fat is linked to excessive estrogen production. Lowering the amount of visceral fat helps your body process the extra estrogen and balance the hormones in your body, preventing the growth of fibroid. Anot...

8 NATURAL TREATMENTS FOR FIBROID.

1. Avoid Foods That Make Fibroids Worse Foods to eliminate or limit in order to reduce your risk include: High-Fat, Processed Meats.  High-fat,   processed meats are some of the worst food choices for women when it comes to fibroids. Foods high in unhealthy fats, like non-organic/processed meats or trans-fats (think hamburgers and processed breakfast sausages), can increase inflammation levels. Processed foods also often contain chemical additives and other ingredients that promote inflammation. Limit the amount of meat you eat by also including plant-based protein in your diet. When you do eat beef, always try to opt for   grass-fed beef . Conventional Dairy.  Non-organic dairy can be high in steroids, hormones and other chemicals that may alter your hormones levels when eaten in high amounts, which encourages the development and growth of fibroids. Refined Sugar.  Consuming a l...

FIBROID DIET.

Foods to eat if you have fibroids Diet alone can’t treat fibroids. However, a balanced diet may also help ease some fibroid symptoms and complications. Certain foods may help slow fibroid growth in some cases. span> Fiber Fiber-rich foods aid weight loss and balance hormones. They also help to keep blood sugar levels steady. For these reasons, fiber may help prevent and slow the growth of fibroids. Add these whole foods to your diet: ·          cooked and raw vegetables ·          cooked, raw, and dried fruit ·          whole grain bread and pasta ·          cruciferous vegetables ·          oats ·          lentils ·          barley ·          ...

DIET AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES THAT LOWER THE RISK OF FIBROID.

There are a number of changes you can make that might help reduce your risk for fibroids. Follow a Mediterranean diet Add plenty of fresh and cooked green vegetables, fresh fruit, legumes, and fish to your plate. A   Mediterranean diet   is one way to do this. Research shows that eating these foods regularly may help lower your risk for fibroids. On the other hand, eating beef, ham, lamb, and other red meat may raise your risk. Cut back on alcohol Drinking any type of alcohol may increase your risk for fibroids. This can happen because alcohol raises the level of hormones needed for fibroids to grow. Alcohol may also trigger inflammation. One study found that women who drank one or more beers a day increased their risk by more than   50 percent. Avoid or limit alcohol to help reduce your risk. Balance estrogen Estrogen is a hormone important for healthy fertility in both women and men. However, too much estrogen   can increase your risk for fibroids ...

TREATMENTS FOR FIBROID.

Treatments for fibroid. There's no single best approach to uterine fibroid treatment — many treatment options exist. If you have symptoms, talk with your doctor about options for symptom relief. Watchful waiting Many women with uterine fibroids experience no signs or symptoms, or only mildly annoying signs and symptoms that they can live with. If that's the case for you, watchful waiting could be the best option. Fibroids aren't cancerous. They rarely interfere with pregnancy. They usually grow slowly — or not at all — and tend to shrink after menopause, when levels of reproductive hormones drop. Medications Medications for uterine fibroids target hormones that regulate your menstrual cycle, treating symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pressure. They don't eliminate fibroids, but may shrink them. Medications include: ·          Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (Gn-RH) agonists.   Medications called Gn-RH agonis...