EVERYTHING TO KNOW ABOUT UTERINE FIBROID

Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the womb (uterus). The growths are made up of muscle and fibrous tissue, and vary in size. They're sometimes known as uterine myomas or leiomyomas. Many women are unaware they have fibroids because they do not have any symptoms. Women who do have symptoms (around 1 in 3) may experience: heavy periods or painful periods tummy (abdominal) pain lower back pain a frequent need to urinate constipation pain or discomfort during sex In rare cases, further complications caused by fibroids can affect pregnancy or cause infertility.

Little is known about the causes uterine fibroids. There are a number of theories, but none of these ideas gives a complete explanation. Most likely, fibroids are the product of many factors, which could be genetic, hormonal, environmental, or a combination of all three. After menopause, fibroids tend to shrink but may not disappear.

Thromboembolism (obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot)

Constipation (difficult bowel movements)

Female reproductive organs distortion (twisting or crushing the female organs)

Impaired blood flow which can lead to pregnancy complications

Infertility

Red degeneration during pregnancy (torsion or twisting of fibroid)

Some natural remedies for an uterine fibroids are to drink lots of water, increase the amount of fiber you eat, and exercise more often. A natural remedy for an uterine fibroid is to eat more foods that contain selenium.