Multi Fibroid Uterus

If you have been diagnosed with multiple fibroids in the uterus, this may have been the result of a consultation with your doctor following a number of vague symptoms. Alternatively, it could be the result of an investigation following fertility problems. In some women, the presence of fibroids cause no symptoms whatsoever and they are only discovered following other routine tests.

The good news is that the vast majority of fibroids are benign. Indeed, uterine fibroids as we know them are not a pre cancerous condition and true fibroids do not turn cancerous. What this means is that treating multiple fibroids in the uterus is not always necessary. If your symptoms are not causing significant problems and you are not attempting to become pregnant, then you can simply adopt a “watchful waiting” approach. Fibroids will normally shrink around the time of the menopause, when estrogen levels naturally fall.

Indeed, most doctors will recommend this watchful waiting approach because the truth is that conventional medicine can do very little to help fibroid sufferers in the long term. There are surgical procedures to remove or shrink fibroids and hormone blocking drugs which can help to reduce the size of fibroids, but these are only temporary treatments. Fibroids can often regrow following surgery as the root causes still remain within the woman’s system and hormone blocking drugs are usually only used as a precursor to surgery due to significant side effects such as menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis.

Of course, your decision whether to go ahead with treating multiple fibroids in the uterus will depend on your personal situation. Fibroids can be responsible for a number of debilitating symptoms which can make your life quality suffer. For example, heavy bleeding, (often referred to as “flooding”), abdominal distention, pain, incontinence, breathlessness and anemia are all common symptoms of fibroids. Multiple fibroids also take on increased significance when you are trying to become pregnant. Compared to just having a single fibroid, the various locations of multiple fibroids can cause problems of their own.

Although in many cases, women can have a healthy pregnancy despite the presence of fibroids, their actual location is an important factor. Fibroids which are located close to the cervix or at the entrance of the fallopian tubes can cause blockages and prevent the passage of sperm. Also, submucosal fibroids can distort the interior of the uterine cavity and this can sometimes cause problems with the implantation of the embryo. If you have more than one fibroid, the potential risks are multiplied and treatment may be recommended.

Treating multiple fibroids in the uterus is therefore worth considering if your symptoms are affecting your day-to-day life or if you are considering starting a family. You need to carefully consider your options and bear in mind that your circumstances should help dictate your options. For example, if you are hoping to have a baby, surgery is not always the best option as it can cause scar tissue which can sometimes interfere with implantation. This is particularly relevant where multiple fibroids are concerned as this will increase the amount of scarring. However, for ladies who have completed their families and who are close to the menopause, it could be worth considering. However, bear in mind that with the exception of a hysterectomy, this is not a permanent option.

The other option to consider is treating multiple fibroids in the uterus naturally. There are various systems aimed at eliminating the root cause of fibroids which, in theory, will lead to natural shrinkage. The drawback to this is that a degree of motivation and patience is required and women need to prepare themselves to make various significant dietary changes and must be prepared to adopt lifestyle changes.

If you would like further information on your options for natural treatment, please visit Shrink Fibroids. Here you can also learn more about the different types of fibroids and the symptoms they cause along with how fibroids can affect pregnancy and the options available for surgical treatment.