HERBAL REMEDIES FOR UTERINE FIBROIDS
INTRODUCTION
Unhealthy food, lifestyle and daily activities are the reason for birth of a disease. Women are facing more prone to disease as compare to males. The number of diseases are raising day to day because of not maintaining proper lifestyle. One of the most common problem women facing nowdays are uterine fibroids which is an issue for concern.
The Uterus is the most important part of the female reproductive system. When there is growth of non-cancerous tumors in the uterus, it leads to uterine fibroids. These fibroids are also known as uterine polyps, myomas or leiomyomata. Uterine fibroids are usually round in shape.
The fibroids grow within the muscles of the uterus, outside the uterus, hangs in the uterine cavity and rarely within the cervix. These fibroids range in size from several inches in diameter. In women with uterine fibroids occur during childbearing years. The fibroids when becomes too large it creates serious problem that is a matter of concern. Herbal treatment is best way to deal with it.
TYPES OF UTERINE FIBROIDS
THERE ARE VARIOUS TYPES OF UTERINE FIBROIDS MENTIONED BELOW:
- Submucosal – This uterine fibroids grow in innermost layer of the uterus.
- Intramural – Uterine fibroids grow in middle layer of the uterus.
- Subserosal – These fibroids grow in outer wall of uterus.
- Pedunculated – The fibroids attach to either outside or within the uterine cavities.
- Cervical – Uterine fibroids are present in cervical tissue.
- Interligamentous – It is present between uterine broad ligaments.
SYMPTOMS OF UTERINE FIBROIDS
WOMEN DEALING WITH UTERINE FIBROIDS FACE VARIOUS PROBLEMS MENTIONED BELOW:
- Excessive bleeding during menstruation
- Pressure in the abdominal area
- Excessive length of menstruation
- Lower backache
- Painful intercourse
- Extreme cramping during menstruation
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Irregular periods
- Weight gain
- Constipation
- Extra hair growth in chin
- Miscarriage
CAUSES OF UTERINE FIBROIDS
The exact cause of uterine fibroids is not known. It may be due to genetic abnormalities, tissue response to injuries, alteration in growth factor, abnormalities in blood vessel, family history, uterine infections, elevated blood pressure and high level of estrogen hormones. During early 30s to 40s year of age women are facing this problem.
HOW IS UTERINE FIBROIDS DIAGNOSED?
There are various methods that will help you to diagnose uterine fibroids. It is diagnosed by pelvic examination or by ultrasound. You can also go for MRI and CT scans.