There are natural solutions to treat your uterine fibroids.

Natural Treatment to shrink uterine fibroids

If you have been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, and you have spoken to any (cis)female friends or family members about it, you’re probably starting to realize how common these are. In fact, 30-50% of women will have a fibroid at some point in their life. 80% of African American women will have uterine fibroids by age 50, 70% in Caucasian women >50 and 40% >35 yo. 

The good news is that less than 1% of fibroids will develop into a malignant (cancerous) form, so for management options it most often comes down to the size and the symptoms related to the fibroid. 

The key to treating fibroids naturally is the metabolism and modification of estrogen and progesterone.

So, what causes uterine fibroids?

Fibroids are noncancerous (benign), muscular tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus. Uterine fibroids have many names which include: myomas, leiomyomas, and fibromyomas. The medical terminology changes depending on the structure and location of the fibroid. 

Fibroids appear to start because of genetic variations and hereditary predisposers, but the rapid growth of fibroids happens because of the rise of estrogen in our menstrual cycle. Fibroids will regress and cease their growth in menopause, due to the dramatic drop in estrogen once you have been without a period for a full year. 

Uterine fibroids grow under the influence of estrogen, which can be modified through diet and natural based supplements. Targets in your diet should include high fiber, low saturated fats, low alcohol, and low simple carbohydrates.

How large is “too large” for natural medicine to shrink uterine fibroids?

If a uterine fibroid is over 6 cm in diameter, natural medicine options may not be the right choice for your treatment. Fibroids this large typically do not have a quick enough response to natural treatment, and are large enough that they are causing symptoms including digestive distress and pain. 

Depending on your symptoms related to the fibroid(s) you could start with natural treatment for a trial of 3-6 months, but if symptoms and/or the size of the fibroid isn’t shifting by 6 months into treatment, then surgical options should be explored.

What diet is best to treat uterine fibroids?

Plant based or pescatarian diet.

A high fiber diet since fiber helps to detox and remove excess estrogen from your system. Aim to get at least 30 grams of fiber per day

Low saturated fats.

Low simple, refined carbohydrates.

High in Cruciferous Vegetables. A diet high in cruciferous vegetables can help with the metabolism of estrogen which can help shrink your fibroids. Be careful with high doses of these veggies if you have hypothyroidism, as high consumption of these foods could increase your needs for more medication. Cruciferous veggies include: Broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, kohlrabi, mustard, rutabaga, turnips, bok choy, Chinese cabbage, arugula, horseradish, radishes, wasabi, and watercress. 

Avoid foods high in organopesticides. Refer to EWG’s guide on the clean 15/dirty dozen for more information on foods that are important to buy organic: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/

How long does it take to shrink uterine fibroids naturally?

With the protocols we use in our practice, we typically see at least a 50% reduction in size in the first 3 months. We will track the size of the fibroid(s) via a pelvic ultrasound every 3 months to see that we are getting traction. 

If the fibroid isn’t shrinking as expected, or there are concerning symptoms arising from the large fibroid, then we’ll either change up the plan or refer to a gynecologist for removal of the fibroid(s). 

Does natural medicine work to shrink uterine fibroids?

Yes, when fibroids are less than 6cm in diameter a comprehensive natural treatment plan that addresses diet, lifestyle, and utilizes herbs and evidence-based supplements to shrink fibroids works!

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