FIBROIDS
OF THE UTERUS
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What are Fibroids of
the Uterus?
Fibroids
are benign (non-cancerous) growths on the inside and outside walls of the uterus
and sometimes cervix. Approximately
3 out of every 10 women will have fibroids at some time, usually between the
ages of late thirties and early forties. After
menopause fibroids usually shrink. They
often run in families. Many women
will never know they have fibroids unless a routine examination reveals them,
because often they cause no symptoms. In
about half of all cases, however, the growths can cause heavy and frequent
menstrual periods, bleeding between periods, anaemia due to the excess blood
loss, and fatigue and weakness as a result of the anaemia.
High-oestrogen
birth control pills may stimulate the growth of fibroids.
Nutrition facts & Diet
Advice for Fibroids of the Uterus
The following is a nutrition guide for fibroids of
the uterus:
-
Eat
a diet high in fibre and low in animal fat and fried foods.
-
Eat
soya products, especially miso and tempeh.
Health Supplements - Fibroids of the Uterus
Often, a combination of
supplements may help in alleviating this condition. You may
wish to consult a nutritional therapist for personal advice.
Supplements that may be helpful in alleviating symptoms are
shown below:
WARNING:
Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal
poisoning in children under 6. Keep
this product out of reach of children. In
case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control centre immediately.
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