What is uterine fibroid?
Uterine fibroids also known as uterine leiomyomas and uterine myomas are one of the most occuring tumors of the female reproductive system. Fibriods are non-cancerous tumors that grow from the muscle layers of the womb. These benign growths of smooth muscle can vary from the size of a bean to the size of a small grapefruit.


Quick facts on fibriods
- It is estimated that between 20-50 percent of women of reproductive age have fibriods.

- Over 99 percent of reported fibriod cases, the tumors are benign (non-cancerous).

- Each tumor develops from an aberrant muscle cell, which appear to develop rapidly when estrogen levels are higher.

- Most people experience no symptoms, but they can include lower backache, constipation, and excessive or painful uterine bleeding leading to anemia.


What are the symptoms?
Most people experience no symptoms, while other women experience severe or disruptive symptoms. Symptoms of uterine fibriod may include:


Frequent urination
Heavy or prolonged menstrual periods
lower backache
Severe pain during sexual intercourse
Discomfort in the lower abdomen, especially in the case of large fibriods
Constipation
Labor problems
Fertility problems


Risk factors of uterine fibriods
Women approaching menopause
Women who are obese and of Adrican-American heritage
Research has also shown that women who have had two liveborn children have one-half the risk of developing uterine fibriod compared to women who have had no children.

Causes of uterine fibriods

There are no clear explanation on the causes of fibriods, although it is believed each tumor develops from an aberrant muscle cell, which appear to develop rapidly when estrogen levels are higher.

Research also have it that red meat, alcohol, and caffiene consumption tends to increase the risk of fibriods.

Being overweight or obese can increase the risk of fibriods.

Genetic or hereditary factors are thought to impact the development of fibroids.



Treatment of uterine fibriods

Treatment can take the form of medication or surgical operation. These includes:

Conservative surgical therapy
This procedure involves the removal of the fibriods, but leaving the uterus intact to enable future pregnancy. This procedure can also be called a "myomectomy".

Anti-hormonal agents
The application of certain drugs opposes estrogen and are effective in treating fibriods. Anti-progestins, which can block the action of progesterone can also be used.

Hysterectomy
It involves the surgical removal of the entire uterus.

Anti-inflammatory painkillers
This type of drug is suitable and effective for women who often complains about occasional pains.


Herbal Cure for Fibroids

Green Tea
Enjoying a cup of green tea can help reduce the risk of uterine fibriods. According to research green tea are madeup of chemical compounds that distort the growth of fibriod cells.

Drink a cup of green tea twice/thrice daily for a few months until you see changes.


Apple Cider Vinegar
Obviously does not belong to any class of herbs, but can help reduce fibroid symptoms and also helps remove toxins from the body. Weight gain has been linked with fibroid development and hormone imbalances, so weight loss by the apple cider vinegar is believed to shrink fibroids too. Follow the link to continue reading =https=www.gregoryhealthworld.com/2018/10/natural-proven-ways-to-treat-fibroids.html