Fibroids #2

[percival]

OK, I did a little web search and scoured bookshops for more information.

- Fibroids normally cause heavy bleeding and menstrual cramps. I have neither, so I'm relatively asymptomatic.
- Fibroids are more common in women whose mothers or sisters have them. (Yep, that's me.)
- It's relatively normal to have one or two - fibroids that can't be palpated are deemed to be harmless.
- Fibroids can be removed surgically if they are deemed to be so large that they impair fertility.
- Fibroids can shrink; they respond to herbal medicine, good nutrition, and creative visualisation. Stress tends to make them grow.
- Fibroids are non-cancerous in 99.95% of all cases. This comes as some relief to my poor husband, who was slightly sickened at the thought of growths in my uterus, given that my mother-in-law is recovering from cervical cancer.

So, my projection: They will not operate, and I will need to FINALLY get serious about cutting out sugar and coffee and embracing a VERY wholesome lifestyle. Oh yes, and Habilitation? I kiss Thee good-bye ... probably. The last thing I need is lots of stress to feed the fibroids.

Comments

[ljrags.livejournal.com]

Hi! My name is Laura and I have been reading your LJ for a few months. There was a news story recently about an alternative treatment for fibroids. It is called uterine artery embolization and is done by radiologists, not ob-gyns. Basically, they block the blood flow to the fibroid itself. The results were impressive. Is this procedure available in your area?

[murasaki99.livejournal.com]

Here's a vote for less stress. Cutting down on caffiene would be hard for me. Get good sleep and eat healthy (yeah, yeah, the chorus, heh-heh). If you're without symptoms, so much the better. My prayers are with you both.

[poppy-p.livejournal.com]

Sad about the caffeine, but glad to know about the 99.95%. Those are good odds. Especially good to hear that they may have pinpointed a reason for your infertility. At least you'll know. As for the stress part, I wish you calm and peaceful thoughts.