Uterine Fibroids

Introduction
Uterine Fibroids is actually the overgrowth of muscle and the connective tissues, developing within the wall of the uterus. Though it is not cancerous but Uterine Fibroids is the most common tumour of the female reproductive organs. Uterine Fibroids is a common disease and about 20-25% of all women are said to eventually develop Fibroids. Women in the reproductive age are more likely to develop the fibroids, most of whom do not need any kind of treatment. Fibroids are categorized according to their locations. This location not only affects the symptoms but also the way they should be treated. They are classified as follows:
Submocosal fibroid lies just beneath the inner lining of the uterus, known as the endometrium.
Intramural lies inside the muscular wall of the uterus.
Subserosal fibroid is found on the outer part of the uterus.

Alternative Names

Leiomyomata
Myomas

Causes
The factors causing the growth of the fibroids are still unknown.

Risk Factors

Every women of reproductive age is at the risk of facing this condition. vWomen who have had to live born children are half exposed to this condition than women who have had none.
All obese women are at an increased risk.
Athletes are less exposed to the condition than women who seldom exercise.

Symptoms & Signs
Fibroids usually come with out any symptom. If any, the following symptoms are found in the patients:

Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding.
Swelling in the abdomen.
Bleeding after intercourse.
Pain during the intercourse.
Infertility.
Miscarriage.
Continual constipation.
Pain in the lower back.
Urinary frequency.

Diagnosis
In the case of the absence of symptoms, fibroids are usually diagnosed during the regular check up of the pelvic. If the doctor finds an enlarged or irregular feeling Uterus he/she will at once go through certain further test. If these tests result positive you will be at once diagnosed of Urinary Fibroids. The additional test required to diagnose Fibroids are usually, ultrasounds, Laparoscopy, Hysterosalpingogram, Hysteroscopy and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

Prevention
So far no preventive measures have been devised for this condition.

Treatment
It is highly believed nowadays that uterine fibroids do not actually need any kind of treatment except watchful waiting, unless it is symptomatic. For women with symptoms such as pelvic pain, could be treated with certain over-the-counter painkillers. But certain increased bothersome cases require stronger drugs through proper medical prescription. The fibroids are actually oestrogen dependent which has led the physicians to treat it with the reduction in available oestrogen. This could be done through the hormone like agents used to counter the action of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). But these agents are found to be increasing the blood cholesterol level and reducing bone density\, ultimately leading to Osteoporosis.

Secondary Natural Supplements
HERBS

Garlic

OTHER SUPPLEMENTS

Fiber

Dietary Guidelines

You should include apple and carrot juices in your diet instead of concentrated starches.
Caffeine is prohibited!
You should avoid red meats.
Its better that you follow a low fat fresh food diet.

Home Care Suggestions
Relaxation and massage therapies are beneficial in relieving pain.

Mind/Body Considerations
Tension only increases the pain and chances of falling ill, so better stay away from it!


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