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The tumour that shows up most often in women’s lives is probably the fibroid. But tumour doesn’t mean cancer, and most fibroids are actually friendly fibroids.
🟪 Science still hasn’t fully cracked why fibroids pop up in such numbers. But the hunch is that a type of female hormone called oestrogen encourages fibroids to grow. The biggest oestrogen factory in a woman’s body is her ovaries. Most fibroids get spotted between ages sixteen and fifty, when oestrogen’s influence is at its peak.
After menopause, when the ovaries stop churning out oestrogen, most fibroids actually shrink down in size. Women who are overweight or obese tend to see fibroids cropping up more often, so keeping an eye on weight can help you stay ahead of the game. Fibroid - At a Glance
🟪 But is there any way to prevent fibroids? To figure that out, you first need to know why fibroids happen in the first place.
Once you’ve got that sorted, you’ll know exactly how we can prevent fibroids. It’s all right here at this link, and understanding this will set you up to take control and dodge potential trouble down the line. Can You Actually Prevent Fibroids?
🟪 It might sound surprising, but uterine fibroids have a seriously close relationship with environmental pollution and environmental factors. Every day, countless chemicals sneak into our bodies through food and our lungs. Is fibroid development gynaecological or environmental? You’ll find some genuinely astonishing research findings right here. Fibroids On the Rise - Pollution and Environmental Impact
🟪 Once you’ve got your ultrasound report in hand, you can compare it with these names to figure out exactly which type of fibroid you’ve got. Fibroids come in different varieties, and knowing yours will help you make informed choices. Find out more here: Fibroids - How many types? Fibroids - Types & Symptoms
🟪 Is there actually a tablet that makes fibroids vanish? Or is it all just rumour and wishful thinking? Here’s what modern research actually says behind closed doors. Fibroids - Medical treatment Fibroids - Treatment with Medicine
🟪 Surgical treatment for fibroids generally splits into two categories: when the woman wants to have children in the future, and when she doesn’t. Understanding this distinction will guide you towards the right treatment path for your goals. Fibroids - Surgical treatment Fibroids - Surgical Treatment
🟪 Hearing that big fibroids can be whipped out through laparoscopy or robotic surgery without opening up the tummy brings relief to loads of patients. Doctors used to be chuffed about it too. But then Dr Reed from Boston, America, became a patient herself and tragically lost her life to this very trap.
Her husband raised concerns that doctors were apparently giving patients half-truths, saying “nothing will go wrong” whilst doing the surgery. They’d chop large fibroids into tiny bits and remove them without properly explaining the full risk-benefit picture to patients. He said doctors themselves weren’t even aware of the issues. So what’s the real story? After Reed’s tragedy, doctors and patients worldwide had a proper wake-up call.
Learn from her story here: Fibroids - Precautions
🟪 What kind of modern treatments has science discovered for fibroids these days? As an informed and aware patient, you really should know a bit about these options so you can have proper conversations with your doctor. Read all about it here: Fibroids - Modern treatment Fibroids - Modern Treatment