Fibroid Hype is Usually Overrated

Fibroids are benign tumors in the uterine wall. Being obsessed with the diagnosis of fibroids especially if they have grown is making a mountain out of a mole hill. For the record . . . fibroids practically never become malignant! Twenty five to thirty percent of all women over thirty years of age have fibroids. Fibroids can grow from age thirty to age forty but that does not mean they will become problematic; or that a hysterectomy should be performed. Once a woman has completed menopause reduction in the level of estrogen will usually cause fibroids to shrink.

There are cases where women experience Menorrhagia which is heavy period bleeding. Abnormally heavy bleeding can lead to iron deficiency anemia. This condition can be determined by a blood test or bone marrow biopsy.

Large fibroid tumors may press on the bladder creating discomfort on nearby organs. Kidneys can be affected and damaged due to this pressure. Any abdominal pain, constant need to void or rectal pressure should be reported to a physician immediately. Treatments for fibroids are listed below:

#1. Ibuprofen

#2. Oral contraceptives

#3. Myomectomy - medical procedure that removes fibroids but leaves the uterus intact

#4. Medication to shrink tumors

#5. Endometrial Ablation (for women who are done with childbearing only) low-voltage is placed on the lining of the uterus in order to block its growth

Unless fibroids are associated with a tremendous amount of bleeding or are making a woman's life unbearable, the newest studies have shown it's best to avoid a hysterectomy and keep our uterus intact.

Maria Beck is a licensed fitness instructor and an author who has published multiple articles on fitness, spirituality, life changes, and other subjects revolving around centered and healthy lifestyles. If you have any questions about this article please go to
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