Welcome to EmpowHER. Uterine fibroids are common. As many as 1 in 5 women may have fibroids during their childbearing years (the time after starting menstruation for the first time and before menopause). Half of all women have fibroids by age 50.
Symptoms may include:
Bleeding between periods
Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia), sometimes with the passage of blood clots
Menstrual periods that may last longer than normal
Need to urinate more often
Pelvic cramping or pain with periods
Sensation of fullness or pressure in lower abdomen
Pain during intercourse
Treatment for the symptoms of fibroids may include:
Birth control pills (oral contraceptives) to help control heavy periods
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) that release the hormone progestin to help reduce heavy bleeding and pain
Iron supplements to prevent or treat anemia due to heavy periods
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or naprosyn for cramps or pain
Short-term hormonal therapy injections to help shrink the fibroids
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Hi holistic,
Welcome to EmpowHER. Uterine fibroids are common. As many as 1 in 5 women may have fibroids during their childbearing years (the time after starting menstruation for the first time and before menopause). Half of all women have fibroids by age 50.
Symptoms may include:
Bleeding between periods
Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia), sometimes with the passage of blood clots
Menstrual periods that may last longer than normal
Need to urinate more often
Pelvic cramping or pain with periods
Sensation of fullness or pressure in lower abdomen
Pain during intercourse
Treatment for the symptoms of fibroids may include:
Birth control pills (oral contraceptives) to help control heavy periods
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) that release the hormone progestin to help reduce heavy bleeding and pain
Iron supplements to prevent or treat anemia due to heavy periods
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or naprosyn for cramps or pain
Short-term hormonal therapy injections to help shrink the fibroids
Here are some resources for you
https://www.empowher.com/condition/uterine-fibroids
Best,
Daisy
March 21, 2012 - 3:21amThis Comment
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