Shrinking Fibroids Naturally??? Can it be done?

Question

I was just diagnosed with having 3 fibroids. One of which is 6cm and is causing some pain on my right side. I have known about these fibroids, but have approached the "wait and see" attitude until now. Because of the pain, and heavy bleeding each month, I am faced with a decision to make in terms of getting them taken out. I have however decided AGAINST an hysterectomy. I know of too many side effects resulting in having one. Ablation is not a choice either, as my fibroid is too big. I don't want Lupron either. I am 47 years old, and Lupron is temporary. I won't make it too menopause with this approach. I am thinking about three options. Mynectomy, Embolization, and natural alternative methods. The later is much more appealing to me, as I live a holistic lifestyle, and I'm scared to death of surgery and meds. Has anyone had any success in shrinking fibroids naturally?? I would be very much interested in reading about your experience and how you achieved results if any. Chinese medicine? Herbs? Acupuncture? I'm all for it if it keeps me off the operating table. Thanks for the advice...

Answer 1

Hi!  I might I have some useful info for you.  You want to try and reduce the amount of estrogen in your system since that's what they need to grow.  Here's a list of some things you could try:

Serrapeptase: This is an enzyme that eats cysts for food.  I think it is amazing for inflammatory conditions and it should shrink your fibroids with continued use. Sold widely online and in health food stores.

Myomin: A blend of Chinese herbs was developed by an Oriental naturopath, Dr. Chi.  The supplement limits estrogen production, acting sort of like an "aromatase inhibitor" similarly to stronger prescription drugs (Aromasin, Evista and Tamoxifen).  

Sold online at www.energeticnutrition.com or www.chi-health.com.

This supplement will you reduce estrogen load and when fibroids don't get the estrogen they need, bloating might occur, especially right before your period and for a few days into your cycle. So it appears that your fibroid condition is worsening.  Bloating should subside midway through your cycle. A colored discharge may also occur for a few months as the fibroids slowly dissolve and exit the body.  

I3C or DIM: This supplement is extracted from broccoli, cauliflower and other cruciferous veggies.  It helps reduce estrogen in the body so the same warnings exist for this supplement as for Myomin.  

Evening Primrose Oil: It's extracted from the seeds of a wildflower and provides you with gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).  This can help relieve painful menstrual cycles, endometriosis and fibroid tumors too!

Diet: No more fried food, dairy or meat because these may fuel the growth of fibroids. Eat more salads and fruits. Drink juices that are red and fresh, like pure pomegranate, grape or cranberry juice.

Medicine: Wean off your birth control or hormone replacement drugs (with your doctor's blessings) because these forms of estrogen fuel fibroid growth.

If you're interested in a natural progesterone, let me know.  Hope this helps you!   Sonja    BalancedVictory@yahoogroups