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It is worthy to note here that taking birth control pills can shut down normal ovary function. A diet full of xenobiotics (foods that are alien to your body) can hinder metabolism and prescription drugs can also negatively affect the menstrual cycle by impairing the functioning of the hypothalamus.

Besides, stress invoked by either lack of sleep, emotional issues, anxiety or pressure in your daily routine has been scientifically proven to contribute to uterine fibroid formation as stress depresses your immune system, causes anovulatory cycles and elevates blood sugar levels.

Research findings have revealed that there is no single cause of uterine fibroid, it is a condition that is caused by several factors. These factors which can be external, mental and the disruption of the internal balance environment. These disruptions then manifest themselves as uterine fibroids and their accompanying symptoms.

Fibroids tend to run in families, and affected women often have a family history of fibroids. Women of African descent are two to three times more likely to develop fibroids than women of other races.

Fibroids grow in response to stimulation by the hormone estrogen, produced naturally in the body. These growths can show up as early as age 20, but tend to shrink after menopause when the body stops producing large amounts of estrogen.

The following factors trigger the growth of uterine fibroids:
• Insulin resistance and Hormonal Imbalance
• Weak Immune System
• Genetic predisposition / Family History
• Race
• Poor dieting
• Accumulation of toxins in the digestive tract