Bleeding Uterine Fibroids

Many women look for information online on how to prevent bleeding uterine fibroids. The good news is there are several things you can do to help the situation.

Fibroids may bleed in the middle of the menstrual cycle, cause heavy bleeding during the period, and even lead to a breakthrough bleeding at various times during the month.

What are the reasons behind bleeding uterine fibroids?

Fibroids can bleed due to a number of reasons:

  • Depending on how the fibroids are located, they can block the normal flow of blood during your period, which causes the blood to accumulate, and then seem heavy when it’s finally released.
  • Fibroids can cause congestion by altering the blood flow around the uterus.
  • When fibroids grow, new blood vessels appear; this increased blood volume can leed to more blood flowing around the area, and a greater release at the time of the period

Can fibroid bleeding have serious consequences? What can I do about it?

Given you take no measures, then anemia may be the most likely result, along with a strong pain.

However, there are severalmeasures you can take that can help you prevent -or at least reduce- fibroid bleeding. Beware, though, that no magic tricks will solve the problem in a single day.

In fact, you should rather rely on a combination of various simple measures to attack this problem:

  • A moderate dose of exercise will help you improve your overall circulation, so it will definitely help you with your fibroid bleeding. Don’t exercise just during your period, but do it consistently throughout the month.
  • The usage of tampons can cause cramping, so when possible rely on other hygiene products during your period.
  • Your posture can also be of help; if you are experiencing excruciating pain, lie on your side, bend you knees and pull your legs to your chest. Also, try resting with your legs positioned above your abdomen.
  • Some women find anti-inflammatories like Ibuprofen aleviate their symptoms.
  • Vitamin supplements can also be helpful, especially those that contain vitamins A, C, and E, Like Vita-E etc. Folic acid and Vitamin B12 can also help.

Hopefully, these simple tips will help if you are wanting to know how to prevent fibroids bleeding. However, the steps above will only help temporarily and cannot eliminate the problems altogether.

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Frequently Asked Questions about bleeding fibroids

  1. QUESTION:
    At age 53, with continuous bleeding uterine fibroids, should I have a hysterectomy or await menopause?

    • ANSWER:
      That is a very personal decision which can only be resolved by thoroughly researching every avenue of medical information available to you and then discussing your findings/feelings with your physician/surgeon. You might also consider a second opinion if you have any doubts at all or if your physician will not listen to your concerns.There are lots of pros and cons with regards to having a hysterectomy and all surgical outcomes are not always the same.Your body is your responsibility. You’re the one that will have to live with the consequences of your actions, so please be sure that you are making the right decision before you consider any type of surgery.I am posting three very good websites which may help in your decision.

      Good luck!

  2. QUESTION:
    Why am I bleeding heavy after uterine abalation surgery. I had uterine fibroids and the surgery has not helpe?
    I had surgery back in September and start bleeding about a week ago…heavier than normal why is this?

    • ANSWER:
      My wife had the same problem after treatment for fibroids.Your uterus has lost it’s lining from the surgery and is bleeding heavier,because the blood vessels are closer to the surface.Give it a month or two to regain the tissue that was scraped out and see your doctor if you feel faint or light headed from the blood loss.Once you have surgury,it can take weeks for it to heal.Try to rest as much as possible.
  3. QUESTION:
    I have uterine fibroids and have been bleeding 6 mos now. can I have an infection also inside the uterus?
    A friend told me since Ive been bleeding for so long that possibly i can have an infection in my uterus. Is that true because Im not having any problems besides the bleeding

    • ANSWER:
      No, that’s not true at all. Fibroids just cause alot of bleeding. There is a procedure that can be done in the hospital that is not surgery. Its called uterine fibroid embolization. A catheter is inserted into your femoral artery in your groin, and the doctor injects dye to locate the blood vessels supplying blood to the fibroids, he/she then injects a substance that blocks the blood supply and the fibroids die. This saves you from having a hysterectomy. You stay overnight and go home the next day. I have also seen patients go home the same day if its done early in the morning. Its done in the interventional radiology dept and patients do very well with it. I have seen it done many many times and also take care of the patient before and after. You should ask your ob/gyn about this procedure………
  4. QUESTION:
    Is there anything natural you can ingest that would stop uterine bleeding from fibroids?

    • ANSWER:
      Sometimes doctors will recommend vitamin E for fibroid tumors. One individual took 6 Vita-E daily for three weeks. When re-examined, she was pleased to find the tumors were practically gone. The doctor asked her what brand of vitamin E she was taking. He told her this brand was the very best.Hope this is helpful and feel free to contact me with questions or if interested in the brand she used.
  5. QUESTION:
    Uterine fibroids, pain, heavy bleeding and irregular periods?
    I have multiple large and small fibroids, severe endometriosis, severe adhesions (they thought I’d had chemo). I used to have very regular periods but they are now irregular and heavy with a long pms time around when I expect a period. I was getting one heavy one about every other month having to change pads every 15 minutes for one day of it. And a lighter one in between with alot of spotting. But sometimes I can have pms symptoms like I’m starting and not start for a couple weeks. (They say it’s inoperable.) Is this common? What should I be worried about? What can I do?

    • ANSWER:
      I had this same problem in 2005, I experienced heavy bleeding and it continued for about a week, quit with just spotting and then back to bleeding again. This was so bad it put me in a very weak state and finally decided to visit obgyn and had blood test and ultra sound done. I was so low on blood that I had to have 4 pints replaced due to so much blood loss. The ultra sound showed a fibroid tumor. I had a total abdominal hysterectomy in September 2005 and the tumor removed. The fibroid tumor was causing the main problem for me, making my periods unbearable. Now I feel fine health wise, my blood count is back up, but of course I went straight to menopause, but I’m handling it the best I can. I wish you luck, have your blood checked for anemia and an ultra sound to see where and how large the fibroids are.

 

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