- The Mayo Clinic estimates that uterine fibroids affect as many as three out of every four women during their childbearing years.
- According to Carolyn DeMarco, M.D., fibroids usually don't cause symptoms. Some women, however, report heavy bleeding, frequent urination, pelvic pressure and pain.
- Left untreated, symptomatic fibroid tumors may cause infertility and miscarriage. Prolonged, heavy bleeding may also result in anemia.
- While there is little clinical evidence on what can prevent uterine fibroids, conventional and alternative treatments can be used to cure them.
- Conventional treatments include surgery, pharmaceutical drugs and laser therapy. A natural practitioner may suggest hormone creams, such as natural progesterone cream, herbal teas, dietary changes or homeopathy, which combines stress-relief techniques with herbal preparations.
- Further clinical research is required to prove the effectiveness of natural cures in the treatment of uterine fibroids. Consult with your doctor or other licensed health-care provider before using alternative treatments.
