Management of Fibroids

  • Uterine Fibroids
    Fibroids are non-cancerous, ie harmless tumours that grow in the smooth muscle layers of the wall of uterus (womb). About 70% of Asian women develop fibroids at some point in their lives, many of them asymptomatic. The incidence of symptomatic fibroids is lower among Asians.  
Submitted by PatientsEngage on 20 December 2015

Apart from the medication mentioned in the treatment section, the following may help manage the symptoms:

Diet
Eat beans and legumes as these reduce oestrogen levels
Grape seed extract, red raspberry, fish, like salmon, tuna, mackerel rich in omega-3 shrink fibroids
Fibre rich foods promote oestrogen excretion, eg:

  • Dark leafy greens
  • Broccoli
  • Ground flaxseed

Whole grains like brown rice, millet, rye and oats. These regulate good oestrogen metabolism

Avoid eating soya beans, other fermented soya products, red meat, sugar, caffeine, alcohol, which increase the levels of oestrogen.

Exercise:
Overwight women who have more abdominal fat indicate that they have hormonal imbalance. They tend to produce more oestrogen which causes fibroids. It is necessary to reduce that excess fat through exercises. 

Do any of the following aerobic exercises:

  • Walking for 30 minutes everyday
  • Biking
  • Cycling
  • Swimming
  • Dancing

You can do yoga as well. The following asanas may help. Consult a doctor and yoga teacher for advice.    
Bharadvajasana, or Bharadvaja's Twist 

Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana, or Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose

Action Plan

  • Eat high-fibre and low fat diet
  • Exercise
  • Have regular check-ups
  • Take your medication and iron supplements(if prescribed)

Know your Support Team 

  • General physician
  • Gynaecologist
  • Nutritionist
  • Counsellor
  • Fitness expert
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Women's Health and Pregnancy
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Uterine Fibroids
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