Fibroids: Causes, Symptoms & Natural Support
Female Health - Common Health Condition
Fibroids are one of the most common health concerns raised by women who visit Green World. This guide walks through what fibroids are, how to recognize them, what causes them, how they're diagnosed and treated medically, and how you can lower your risk - plus the Green World products traditionally used to support women through it.
This page is for general education only and is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment by a qualified doctor. Always see a gynecologist for persistent symptoms; use Green World products as a complement to, not a replacement for, medical care.
What Are Fibroids?
- Non-cancerous (benign) growths that develop in or around the uterus
- Made of muscle and fibrous tissue - can range from as small as a pea to as large as a melon
- Can develop in different parts of the uterus: the inner lining (submucosal), the muscular wall (intramural), or the outside (subserosal)
Signs and Symptoms
- Abnormally heavy, prolonged or painful menstrual bleeding, sometimes with large blood clots
- Pelvic pressure or a dull ache
- Visible abdominal bloating or enlargement
- Frequent urination or difficulty fully emptying the bladder
- Constipation or rectal pressure
- Lower back pain or leg pain
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Acute, severe pain (seek medical help promptly)
Fibroids Classification
Fibroids are classified by where they grow in and around the uterus:
- Intramural fibroids
- Subserosal fibroids
- Pedunculated subserosal fibroids
- Submucosal fibroids
- Intracavitary fibroids
- Cervical fibroids
What Causes Fibroids?
- Genetics
- Hormones (estrogen and progesterone)
- Growth factors (insulin-like growth factor)
- Early onset of menstruation
- A diet high in red meat and low in green vegetables
- Alcohol consumption (especially beer)
- Vitamin D deficiency
How Fibroids Are Diagnosed
- Routine pelvic exam
- Imaging tests (ultrasound)
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Hysteroscopy
- Sonohysterogram (saline infusion sonogram)
- Hysterosalpingogram (an X-ray using dye)
- Blood tests
Medical Treatment Options
- For no or mild symptoms: watchful waiting
- When symptoms like heavy bleeding or pelvic pressure become bothersome: medications (non-hormonal drugs like tranexamic acid or NSAIDs; hormonal options like birth control pills, progestin-releasing IUDs, or GnRH agonists)
- Minimally invasive options: uterine artery embolization (UAE)
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Myomectomy (hysteroscopic, laparoscopic or abdominal)
- Permanent cure for fibroids: hysterectomy
These are medical procedures performed by a doctor - discuss which option is right for you with a gynecologist.
How to Lower Your Risk or Slow Fibroid Growth
- Maintaining a healthy body weight
- Your diet also matters significantly
- Regular physical activity - aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days
- Getting enough vitamin D
- Having at least one full-term pregnancy and breastfeeding for several months
Green World Products That Help
- Uterus Cleansing Pills - anti-microbial, reduces uterine inflammation linked to fibroid growth
- Chitosan Capsule - supports estrogen elimination via digestive/fat metabolism
- Ganoderma Plus Capsule - anti-inflammatory, may ease fibroid-related pain/bleeding
- Soy Power Capsule / Pine Pollen Tea - hormonal balance to limit estrogen-driven fibroid growth