What You Should Know about Uterine Fibroids

At least 4 out of 5 women suffer from the condition of fibroids which is a matter of great concern. Fibroids appear as a group of tumors which grow gradually. It can also take the form of a single large grape fruit and grow to fill the entire abdomen. There are non surgical methods nowadays to treat this problem even in the initial stages.

Uterine fibroids grow from the uterine muscle and non-cancerous in nature. They can grow in clusters or singly and can vary in size from very small to very large ones. These are otherwise known as muscular tumors and are mostly benign in nature. Fibroids can grow on the outside or inside or within the uterine walls. They can lead to pressure of full feeling or pressure in the back region or lower abdominal area. It can also lead to spotting during periods. You can develop bowel or urinary symptoms if the fibroids causes pressure on the rectum or the bladder areas.

Uterine fibroids are not a disease and many people live with it if they do not suffer from painful symptoms. Symptoms cease after menopause as fibroids can shrink in size.  If fibroids also involve the uterine wall, fertility of the woman can be affected. In some women, uterine fibroids can be associated with pain or heavy bleeding and necessitate immediate medical attention. During pregnancy, fibroids can increase in size. This is because during such time the production of progesterone is high and waste away after menopause because of the decrease in the progesterone levels.

You can include foods such as beans and whole grains which can change and shrink fibroids by altering the progesterone/estrogen ratio for the better. You can also take B complex vitamins which can guard against this condition or prevent problems associated with fibroids. Though this condition is not generally very problematic, it can sometimes cause great discomfort owing to painful periods, bloating, urinary frequency, back ache, urine retention etc. You can opt for wither non-surgical or surgical methods to remove it. Fibroids mainly grow owing to better blood supply in the area where they thrive.