Do any  of  you ladies here have uterine fibroids?
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I had them.  If you're up for a good read, check it out here\n\nhttp://community.livejournal.com/tmi_chix/14338.html\n\nand here\n\nhttp://zyada.livejournal.com/25975.html
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There are none-at least none that work. Fibroids are "knots" that form in the wall of the uterus. Many times they have no symptoms but can lead to pain and bleeding problems. The primary treatment is surgery.
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Yes, I thought about having it done.  Once I talked to my Dr about we decided an IUD was a better choice for me.  I'm very pleased that I got it.  I have 5 kids and do not plan to have any more but the IUD gives you lighter periods and I no longer have PMS.\n\nGood luck finding someone that has had it done.  I couldn't!
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I enjoy sex more often since my hysterectomy in january. Seems like I have more interest in it. Not because I can't get pregnant, but because I just feel so much better. Best thing to happen to me, Had mine Jan 2 this year.
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yes!!! right now at this very second I have really bad cramps. It's horrible. Guys are lucky. The cramps are the only part that hurts. theyre horrible!!!!!!!!!! grr this sucks. i need some tylenol lol.\n\nyah my emotions are all screwed up right now too. lol.
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Fibroids develop in women because a lack of folic acid.  Folic acid is drawn from a womens body from taking birth control pills for a long time.  We have lost a child because of it and it caused me to do extensive research.  Drink your water and take your multivitamins and you should be cool.
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Que paso Stacy,\n\nIm drorganico, natural health practitioner for 12 years and have dealt with several dozens cases like yours and every single one of them, when they client followed every step of the protocol that is, has been cleared up with 6 to 8 weeks of detoxing and making the right adjustments in their lifestyles.\n\nAs you said, your 30 and lots of carefree living in front of you so please get a hold of your emotions and forget the old lady analogies, lets get you back to the secure and sexy image that you know you have of yourself. This can be dealt with faster than you can imagine. However I do need to mention that lack of action on your part will make not being able to wear cute little things a very minor issue compared to other complications that will certainly come about.\n\nForget surgery and forget additional costly "toxic legal poison" known as pharmaceuticals prescribed by docs that realy dont know that there are legit, effective and economic solutions that work in harmony with your body, not against it, Ill give you some basic info and if you cant find a decent natural practitioner in your city, and you want some detailed help, contact me through yahoo, my email is listed.\n\nStacey, my business slogan is EDUCATE SO AS NOT TO MEDICATE, so bear with me while I give you some basic information so your informed and at least make informed decisions not just heresay, trendy and gossip decisions.\n\nThe fibroid tumor is a hard, benign (noncancerous) tumor that generally occurs in the uterine wall. It usually has no toxic effects on the body and causes problems only if it grows large enough to physically encroach on vital structures. If such tumors are present in the uterus as a woman approaches menopause, they may produce abnormal menstrual bleeding. \n\nAt times this bleeding can be controlled only by removing the uterus. In many cases, much less extreme and natural measures are more than satisfactory. The cause of fibroid tumors remains medicaly unproven though there are many solid theories. Researchers in my natural health field believe its due to certain trace mineral deficiencies via an imbalance of the body PH, more on that in bit. \n\nThe balance of ovarian hormones must play some part in their formation because as a woman goes through menopause, the fibroids present frequently retrogress and atrophy along with the normal shrinking of the uterus.\n\nMany tumors are in the early stages respond well to the use of certain detox protocols and trace mineral supplementation, this in combination of consuming less acid forming foods and more alkaline forming foods and the all important stress management aspect which also plays a factor in why these tumors formed in the fist place since its a know scientifica fact that un managed stress releases a large amount of unnecessary acid in your system.\n\nTo accomplish this, I recommedn certain detox herbs, supplements with natural detox agents; essential vitamins that reinforce the immune system, vegetable protein and supplementation. \n\nThis combined with spiritual reconnection therapy is effective in virtualy all cases within a time frame of 7 days to get rid of pain, 8 to 12 weeks for the enitre detox process to take hold and at about 12 weeks after the process begins get an ultrasound to confirm what you will already know and feel, the tumor has been flushed out naturaly with no drugs or toxins.\n\nNow Stacy, about one of the main root causes of your tumor, PH out of balance. Let me explain.\n\nThe body is dominated by 2 chemicals, alkaline and acid, when the acid takes over for a considerable length of time the entire cell structure and tissues are deprived of sufficient oxygen, this is called an "anaerobic enviroment" this was discovered by 2 time Nobel Prize winner in science and medicine, Dr. Otto Werberg, a German physician that won those prestigious awards in 1931 and then again 1938, he also documented that once you get the PH to get more alk
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no. uterine fibroids are not curable with medication, although during your menstral cycle, severe cramping can be alliviated with prescription pain medication. \nthere are several options for women with uterine fibroids. do some research on the internet and speak with a gynocologist as well as a family practitioner to determine which treatment is best for yourself. (most gynocologist will recommend #3 rather than #'s 1&2. 1&2 will save the uteris and possibility to still conceive)\n1. Abdominal Myomectomy Surgical Treatment to Remove Uterine Fibroids\n2. Uterine Artery Embolization (speak with an angioplasty surgen as well)\n3. Hysterectomy\nif your suffering from fibriods you may also be suffering from severe anemia. make sure you stay on top of that and take an iron supplement according to your doctors orders.\njust because there isn't an over the counter medication doesnt mean you should ignore or live with the condition. it will only get progressively worse as you get older. take the time to ask questions and do something to get healthy again. \ni wish i had done something sooner, but then again, i feel blessed to have had the courage to say no a hysterectomy. i eventually found out about embolization and had a wonder angioplasty doctor and staff to perfom the procedure.\ni havent felt this healthy in a really long time.
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You need to see your doctor.  There are many things that can cause you to be experiencing problems right now, including fibroids and cysts.\n\nHe/she will probably do some bloodwork and you will probably have an ultrasound done.\n\nGo today.
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If you're in pain, and there's a cure, why wouldn't you have surgery and get it over with. Fibroid tumors are not a big thing, but can (rare but possible) develop into a bigger problem, which I'm sure your doctor told you. If you trust your doctor, go with their recommendation. If you're unsure, get a second opinion.
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Endometriosis, adenomyosis, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, fibroids, suspected cancer, uterine prolapse, cervical cancer or precancer, adhesions, nonspecific chronic pelvic pain.
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I have it.  I love it.  I had no pain getting mine.  I have no PMS or painful heavy periods anymore.  It was well worth it.
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I can honestly say that I don't suffer from PMS that badly.  I get the cramps and sore breasts but my emotions never get the best of me.  My husband never knows when it's that time of the month unless I tell him.  I guess I am just fortunate that way.
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An enlarged uterus could be caused by several things; one of them being fibroids. Fibroids can grow to an enormous size, and can cause very heavy painful periods.\nHow do you know your uterus is enlarged? If your Gynecologist has told you this, then perhaps you need an explanation to erase any confusion.
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Hi I knowI am not a woman but my wife has had it.  She was dealing with it ever since she first started her period but did nto knwo it and was put on the pill to control it.  When we got married it intensified and got ten times worse, sex was out fo the question, rough honeymoon.  Anyway she did the Lupron and it did the same to her as it seems to have to you, nothing.  She was a wreck and it still was there.  She did surgery and it helped for about 2 months.  HErs was stage 4.  The doc was offereing a hystorectomy but we ha just married and wanted kids but not now.  She found a chiropracter that practiced applied kiniseology.  It was kinda crazy but it worked.  She had her on all these "potions" to support her body and did alot fo work with her more emotional than physical.  Not sure what happened or how it worked but she has been Endo free for 8 yrs, zero pain.  Still struggling with the weight gain but now we can blame it on two wonderful kids.  Find a doc in your area that practices applied kinesiology, usually a chiropractor.  Sounds crazy I know but it worked a miracle for us.  All the pointion and tinctures and emotioanl counseling she did for my wife was on top of the world when it was over.
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Not in itself.\n\nHowever, there are complications of the condition that may require further surgery. But that decision won't be faced unless the surgeon sees something during the periscope or path results on the fibroids show an abnormality.\n\nYour surgeon will be the person to tell you more about that though.
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There are so many different things that could be causing abnormal bleeding. You should see yur gynecologist ASAP. I'm 42 and was having the same problem My gynecologist found fibroid tumors. Had a hysterectomy which removed the tumors(which were benign as in most cases).\nBut could be anything as simple as dieting, stress, etc.\nTrust yur gyn and go see him/her