July is Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month
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WHO is affected by Fibroids?
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About 70 – 80 % of women are affected with fibroids, but African American women chances of developing fibroids are 2-3x greater than any other race. Risk increase if it's in your family medical history.
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WHAT are Fibroids?
Fibroids are tumors of the uterus, which are noncancerous growth
There are four types of fibroids (listed below)
The amount of fibroids can vary from one large fibroid to multiple small fibroids (from the size of a nut to a cantaloupe or greater)
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WHEN do women usually develop Fibroids?
Fibroids generally start to develop during childbearing ages (30s - 40s)
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WHERE are Fibroids located in the body?
Location of fibroids:
Inside uterus
Outside uterus
On Fallopian Tubes
Types of Fibroids:
Subserosal - grow on the outside of the uterus
Pedunculated - grow on small stalks inside or outside the uterus
Submucosal - grow underneath the uterine lining
Intramural – grow within the muscular uterine wall
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HOW and WHY do women develop Fibroids?
Doctors are unsure of how and why fibroids develop.
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Causes: Genetics, Food, Estrogen Dominance/Birth Control, Hormones, Late Pregnancy, and Exposure to Chemicals
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Signs and Symptoms: Heavy Bleeding can lead to Iron deficiency Anemia, Abnormal bleeding, Pelvic Pressure, Stomach size changes, Acne – shows signs of hormonal changes, reproductive issues, frequent urination, constipation, and back aches
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Prevention: Detox your liver to balance hormones, healthy diet, avoid birth control and estrogen dominance within the body, avoid tampons due to pesticides, fragrances, and especially the chemical dioxin, and increasing your vitamin D (especially in African American women)
