Uterine Fibroid Tumors

Uterine Fibroid Tumors We offer natural supplements to help shrink uterine fibroid tumors, including: Vitalzym DIM Myomin Natural Progesterone Calcium D-Glucarate Our website offers extension information about fibroid tumors, hormonal balance and estrogen dominance. Please see the links at the left for educational information, products, and support.

About Fibroid Tumors

Fibroid tumors are most commonly found most often in the uterus of women in their 20's, 30's and 40's.  Between 20-50% of women of childbearing age have uterine fibroids.  They are usually benign (non-cancerous) tumors. Fibroids are also referred to as myomas, or leiomyomas. Uterine fibroid tumors are a woman’s fibroisis condition usually associated with estrogen dominance.

Uterine fibroid tumors are nodules of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue that develop within the wall of the uterus or on the outer wall of the uterus, hence the name 'fibroid' tumor. Medically they are called uterine leiomyoma or myoma. Fibroids may grow as a single nodule or in clusters and may range in size from 1 mm to more than 20 cm (8 inches) in diameter. They may grow within the wall of the uterus or they may project into the interior cavity or toward the outer surface of the uterus. In rare cases, they may grow on stalks or peduncles projecting from the surface of the uterus. 

While many women do not experience any problems, symptoms can be severe enough to require treatment, and are the most common indication for surgery, including hysterectomy, myomectomy, and uterine fibroid embolization.

There are four primary types of uterine fibroids, classified primarily according to location in the uterus:

Uterine Fibroid Symptoms and Complications

Many women with fibroids experience little to no symptoms or complications that require treatment.  Women who do experience uterine fibroid symptoms may suffer from pelvic pain, abnormal menstruation, and a variety of other conditions. Pregnancy may be complicated, resulting in miscarriage, premature birth, and other difficulties.

Uterine Fibroid Symptom Check List

Abnormal Menstruation and Bleeding
Anemia
Pelvic pain
Bladder and Bowel Problems
Miscarriage, Pregnancy Complications, and Infertility
Weight gain

Abnormal Menstruation and Bleeding
Fibroids can result in a number of abnormal menstruation symptoms. Periods may be longer and more frequent than normal.  Bleeding may also occur between periods. Tumor pressure can result in severe cramping. Menorrhagia (heavy prolonged menstrual flow) is also possible.

Anemia
Women with menorrhagia (heavy bleeding) may pass blood clots, and may develop anemia (decreased red blood cells and hemoglobin).  In rare occurrences, blood loss can be life threatening.

Pelvic Pain
Pressure from tumor growth can result in dull, aching pelvic pain. This sensation is sometimes reported as pain, or as a feeling of pressure in the abdomen and/or back. Pain may also be experienced during sexual intercourse, a condition known as dyspareunia.  Occasionally, the stem of a pedunculated fibroid may twist, blocking the blood vessels in the fibroid in much the same way a kink in a garden hose prevents water flow. This results in sharp, severe pain. In this circumstance, hospitalization and surgical removal of the growth will be required.

Bladder and Bowel Problems
The pressure of a growing tumor can cause bladder and bowel problems. Women may find it difficult to urinate, or conversely, experience urgent and frequent urination. The need to urinate may force women to get up several times a night resulting in sleep deprivation.  Some women have reported reccurring bladder and/or kidney infections. Constipation, hemorrhoids, and difficult bowel movements may all occur as the fibroid puts pressure on the bowels.

Miscarriage, Pregnancy Complications, and Infertility
Most women with fibroids have normal pregnancies. However, the possibility of a miscarriage is higher if fibroids are present. The increased blood flow to the uterus during pregnancy can cause fibroid growth. If the tumor blocks the uterine passage, a C-section may be required. Large growths also increase the chance of premature delivery, and greater blood loss during delivery. Occasionally, a growth may block the uterus so completely that it causes infertility.

Weight Gain
Benign uterine growths can grow to large sizes without producing symptoms. This may only be detectable as gradual weight gain and distention of the abdomen, as if the woman was pregnant. As malignant tumors can also cause this type of distention, it is important to consult your doctor if you experience sudden, inexplicable weight gain.

What Causes Uterine Fibroids?

Although no precise answers exist for the development of uterine fibroid tumors, there is a link between fibroids and estrogen production.  Fibroids do not develop until the body begins producing estrogen during the onset of menstruation.  During the reproductive years, hormonal imbalance can cause fibroids to form and grow.  Hormonal imbalance occurs when estrogen and progesterone are not present in the proper proportions.  The most common imbalance that causes fibroids is low progesterone in ratio to estrogen.

Progesterone production decreases during the 30s and 40s.  When additional estrogen, such as the type found in birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, and plant and environmental estrogens is brought into the mix, hormonal imbalance occurs.  Additionally, fibroid tumors may grow very quickly during pregnancy when the body is producing extra estrogen. 

Fibroids often shrink and disappear after menopause when the body stops producing as much estrogen.  However, if a woman has used hormone replacement therapy for many years, there is a possibility that she may have an excess of stored estrogen that can prevent fibrods from shrinking after menopause. A woman will almost never develop fibroid tumors after menopause.

How Vitalzym and Other Supplements May Help

We make a finite amount of enzymes in a lifetime and levels decrease with age. With ever diminishing enzyme levels, internal organs begin to collect deposits of fibrin, causing women to develop conditions such as uterine fibroid tumors and fibrocystic breast disease, especially when coupled with estrogen dominance. Replacing enzymes through supplementation assists the body in eliminating abnormal formation of fibrous tissue.

Vitalzym - Vitalzym contains proteolytic (protein digesting) enzymes as its active ingredients. The serrapeptase contained in Vitalzym is a powerful fibrinolytic enzyme. Fibroid tumors are made up of proteins in the form of fibrin, muscle cells, and red blood cells. Vitalzym can help digest the protein in tumors when taken at an “activation dose,” promoting tumor shrinkage.

VitalzymX is professional strength. The dosage is 1/2 that of regular Vitalzym. Small liquid-filled capsules are easy to swallow. Enteric coated and blister packed for freshness and convenience.

Natural Progesterone - Natural progesterone supplements low progesterone levels and balances the ratio between estrogen and progesterone, thereby assisting in promoting proper hormone balance. It can be safely used by menstruating women, pre- and peri-menopausal women, as well as those who are menopausal.

DIM - Diindolylmethane - Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a powerful metabolizer of estrogen, assisting in removing excess estrogen and benefiting conditions associated with estrogen dominance, such as uterine fibroid tumors, fibrocystic breasts, glandular dysfunction, and more. Supplementation with DIM can help promote proper estrogen levels.

Myomin - Myomin is a formula of four Chinese herbs that helps promote proper hormonal balance. Like DIM, Myomin also metabolizes excess estrogens. Myomin can reduce levels of bad estrogens and promotes production of the good estrogens. Additionally, some of the herbs have been shown to help promote shrinkage of tumors and cysts.

Magnesium Citrate - Some fibroids, especially older ones, can develop a calcium coating which can get in the way of enzymes dissolving the fibrin within. Magnesium, when taken alone without calcium, can help to remove the calcification of uterine fibroid tumors. Magnesium is also helpful for uterine cramping.

Zinc - Zinc is important for peak gynecological function. More than 70% of women do not obtain the minimum daily requirement of zinc from their diets. Zinc assists the body in absorbing enzymes, such as those found in Vitalzym, to help them work as efficiently as possible in the body.

SSS Tonic and Sublingual B-Total - Many women with fibroid tumors are anemic. SSS Tonic, a liquid iron supplement, and Sublingual B-Total, a B-vitamin and folic acid supplement, are for women who are clinically anemic to help raise their iron levels.

Calcium D-Glucarate
Calcium D-Glucarate can be beneficial in helping to remove toxins and used hormones before they become re-absorbed back into the bloodstream where they can be deposited into fatty tissues and areas such as breast tissue and the uterus.

Life Essence
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One‘n’Only
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Suggested Further Reading

Vitalzym Suggested Use for Fibroid Tumors - using Vitalzym for Fibroids.

Hormonal Balance - for more information about balancing hormones when you have fibroid tumors.

Progesterone Cream, DIM, Myomin, Calcium D-Glucarate, Magnesium, and Zinc - for products which may assist in the process of dissolving fibroid tumors.

FAQs -  to answer questions you may have.

Vitalzym Suggested Use - for more information about using Vitalzym, the phases of cleansing, and what to expect.