Natural Remedies For Fibroids

Posted by Joanna Karpasea-Jones Aug 15, 2008

One in four women have uterine fibroids, known as myoma's, and in severe cases they affect your fertility. Some women are advised to have their uteruses removed altogether. However, the medical treatments also have their own risks. With surgery there is the risk from the anesthetic, risks of bleeding, infection and scarring and no guarantee that the fibroids won't grow back again.

Hormone therapy has risks of side-effects, particularly if the morning after pill is used. This pill can cause persistent vomiting, allergic reactions and even death. An increasing number of women are looking for something else.

• Consider giving up red meat and increasing your fruit and vegetable intake. If you go vegetarian, use soy products in moderation as these contain oestrogen. Stick with organic food and drink plenty of water. Eliminating meat from your diet can be particularly helpful if you have heavy bleeding.
• Nutritional therapy - some women have had success with shrinking fibroids by taking vitamin and mineral supplements.
• Vitamin D can increase 'good' cholesterol (HDL), which may reduce your fibroids.
• Red raspberry may help if you are having irregular periods as a result of your fibroids, or if you have no period. Raspberry leaf tea may help regulate your cycle.
• Wild yam has long been known as a 'natural' HRT. It is available as a supplement and as a cream.
• Avoid the use of hormonal contraceptives that contain oestrogen, and if possible switch to a more natural method such as Persona or ask your partner to use condoms. If you are planning a baby, keep this in mind for the future.