My Views on Fibroids Treatment

January 10th, 2010

I feel that you have to do lots of research on fibroids treatment before you make your final decision. I read a guide on fibroid treatment methods that helped me to feel as if I made the right decision.

Click here to see where I learned about the risks involved with some medical treatments of fibroids

The type of fibroid that I had was a submucosal fibroid. As I had mentioned in another post, I had lots of bleeding. When the bleeding started to flow heavily I saw my GYN right away. She ordered an ultrasound and it had shown that the growth was there. Then she put me on progestin and it seemed to help the bleeding.

I realize that it can be scary when you discover that you have a growth in your uterus. Knowledge is power and by reading as much as possible, you will become less stressed about the options that are available.

If you are the type of person that usually has to deal with nasty side effects of drugs, you should look into the natural options for treating uterine fibroids.

Click here to see where I discovered how to get fast relief from the cramps that can occur when you have fibroids

I wanted to also mention that sometimes it is best to get a second opinion from another specialist. My best friend was dealing with large fibroids even during her pregnancy. She became confused because the conflicting advice that she was given.

Some doctors feel that the easiest solution is a hysterectomy while others stress just trying to change your diet.

Remember, that this is your body and that you have to treat it with lots of respect. Do the research to a get more rounded idea of what is involved and which route is best for you personally.

View the guide on fibroids that opened my eyes to the various options available for the treatment of fibroids

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3 Major Types of Fibroids

January 5th, 2010

I had researched high and low on the net for information on the fibroids treatment. I will summarize for you, what I feel are the 3 major classifications  for fibroids :

1) Intramural Uterine Fibroids – this type of fibroids appears on the walls of the uterus. An enlargement of the uterus can occur which can cause lots of pain. For instance, the bleeding during menstruation can be heavier than usual and pains in the back region are common symptoms.

2) Submuscosal Uterine Fibroids – They occur within the tissue that lines the uterus and they seem to grow inwards. The type of uterus fibroid can cause extremely heavy menstrual bleeding.

3) Subserosal Uterine Fibroids – They appear in the tissue lining the uterus, but they tend to grow outward into the uterine cavity. They also can cause lot of lower back pain. Plus, they can extend from a stalk. This stalk can twist around and cause lots of pain the pelvis.

I actually had to deal with submuscosal uterine fibroids and even though I was diagnosed early on, I still had lots of bleeding that occurred.

I have read in many journals that fibroids may be linked to the production of estrogen, but of course, I am not a  medical expert. Apparently, when the estrogen levels are high, the fibroids can act up and expand. Also, when most women enter into menopause, the problems and the pain associated with uterine fibroids tend to lessen greatly.

With my personal fibroids story, I decided to get an ultrasound done to see whether or not I had fibroids. It was my idea to have the ultrasound done because my mother had suffered from fibroids just before going to menopause.  The pain that I had been experiencing each and every month has diminished.

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Fibroids Treatment – What are Fibroids

January 4th, 2010

Before selecting the best fibroids treatment, it is best to have a good understanding of what uterine fibroids are exactly. Fibroids are tumors that are not cancerous that appear on the walls of the uterus. They can be very small, microscopic or large in size.

Sometimes doctors have to treat fibroids that are so large, that they fill the abdominal region.

Women of any age can experience the growth of uterine fibroids, but the condition is most prevalent in women that are middle-aged.

In most cases, there is usually more than just one fibroid that develops. A fibroid is hard since it consists of very thick tissue. Also, uterine fibroids are keep alive by numerous blood vessels that feed it.

Uterine fibroid symptoms can vary greatly depending on where they are located and their size. There are numerous ways to treat fibroids, and the method that works for one person, may not work for another.

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