Up to 80% Of Women Over 50 Will Be Affected By Fibroids
Did you know that hormone imbalance and oestrogen dominance are associated with this condition?
What are they?
Fibroids are non-cancerous tumours that grow in the muscle layers of the uterus – your womb.
They are often linked to high levels of oestrogen and may shrink after menopause unless oestrogen remains high, which is very common.
In many cases, fibroids can be managed using bioidentical progesterone.
Fibroids are a frequent reason for hysterectomy, so addressing the high oestrogen levels and maintaining a healthy hormone balance can help lower your risk.
How they can affect your life
Fibroids and their symptoms can greatly impact your life and overall well-being.
These symptoms can include anaemia from heavy bleeding, leading to tiredness, and the difficulties of managing a heavy menstrual flow.
A study of nearly 1,000 women featured in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Journal of Women’s Health found that women with fibroids for at least nine years reported their quality of life was affected, including work and personal life.
Elizabeth A. Stewart, M.D., a surgeon at the Mayo Clinic, remarked that people do not realise that most women will have uterine fibroids at some point in their lives, and this condition can cause significant fear for those experiencing symptoms.
Do you know if you have fibroids?
Most women may not have any symptoms, but some may experience:
– Heavy or long-lasting bleeding and painful periods
– Anaemia from heavy periods, resulting in tiredness and shortness of breath
– Abdominal pain or bloating
– Pain in the lower back and legs
– Frequent urination and constipation if the fibroid presses on the bladder or rectum
– Pain or discomfort during sex
What can you do?
The survey showed that most women experienced symptoms for 3-5 years before asking for help.
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Learn MoreThey were mainly afraid that their fibroids would grow (79 percent) and that they might need a hysterectomy (55 percent).
Other worries included effects on future fertility and pregnancy, relationships, sexual function, body image, losing control, and feeling hopeless.
Nearly two-thirds (66 percent) of women were worried about missing work because of their symptoms, and 24 percent felt their symptoms limited their career opportunities.
Women were surprised to find that most preferred a treatment that is minimally invasive and keeps the uterus.
Besides a hysterectomy, the other common option is ultrasound which is also non-invasive.
Helpful information
Preventing fibroids is better than treating them later, so addressing hormone imbalances, especially excess oestrogen, is important.
Smaller fibroids can improve with Serenity – Wellsprings bioidentical natural progesterone cream – and by reducing additional oestrogen from synthetic hormones like the Pill, Coil, or HRT.
If fibroids grow too large, surgery may be the only choice since they will grow with more hormones.
It’s important to tell your doctor about any hormone supplements you are taking if you are worried about fibroids.
Excess oestrogen that isn’t balanced by enough progesterone, known as oestrogen dominance, is linked to fibroids and their growth.
Check your hormone balance, and remember that your diet can also affect it.
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