Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous lesions that develop in a woman's uterus, especially in those of childbearing age, usually from the age of 30. Apart from cases of complications, fibroids are benign. They are classified according to their location in relation to the uterus. Thus, subserous fibroids are those that develop outwards from the uterus, submucosal fibroids form under the muscle of the uterus and finally intramural fibroids grow in the layer of the wall of the uterus. The latter represent the most common form of this pathology. Contrary to popular belief, fibroids do not promote endometrial cancer.
Symptoms and causes of fibroids
The uterine fibroid is usually marked by swelling or a tumor in the uterus. No perceptible signs appeared on the patient, who remained visibly healthy. It is in the case of complicated fibroids that abnormal or too heavy bleeding can be noted during menstruation for submucosal fibroids. There is also a frequent need to urinate and constipation when the fibroid becomes too large, as well as pain in the lower abdomen, and difficulty in procreating with repeated miscarriages.
Fibroids can have both genetic and hormonal sources. In fact, studies show that in many cases, a woman with fibroids predisposes her daughter to develop tumors in the uterus. As for hormonal causes, uterine fibroids are thought to be due to a high level of estrogen in the woman's body. In addition, a woman of large build or who consumes two glasses of alcohol a day is exposed to the disease.
Fibroid Treatment
Unless you find yourself in the situation of a complicated fibroid, you rarely think about treating it. Usually, it is bleeding fibroids, too large, causing stomach aches or miscarriages that are the subject of surgery to remove the tumor. But this harsh treatment is often feared by women. To avoid it, it is then advisable to opt for a natural and gentle method such as homeopathy. Thus, the patient can take five granules of Sabina, for three to six months for bleeding and painful fibroids and five granules of Calcarea Carbonia in case of very heavy bleeding. Remedies based on Calcarea fluorica and Thuya occidentalis are also very indicated, however, it is advisable for the doctor to establish the dosage and duration of the treatment in this case.
When to see a doctor?
When the existence of fibroids is discovered during an ultrasound or the appearance of certain signs such as persistent pain in the lower abdomen, constipation, a frequent need to urinate or painful, heavy and prolonged periods likely to cause anemia, it is advisable to consult a gynecologist quickly. CA
