Heavy menstrual flow is one of the common concern that most of the women deal with. Uterine fibroids are one of the cause for heavy menstrual flow that develop abnormal growth within the uterus or on the uterus. These abnormal growth are usually non-cancerous. Due to this abnormal growth, women have heavy menstrual flow and severe abdominal pain.
Subserosal fibroids, intramural fibroids, submucosal fibroids are different types of uterine fibroids which are categorised based on location. Pedunculated fibroids are formed over the uterus with a peduncle and grow outside the uterus. These fibroids don’t cause harm or pain when they are smaller in size. But when they grow bigger they tend to push some pressure on other structures like ureter leading to increased frequency of urine and many such issues.
Symptoms
- Heavy menstrual flow during periods which can last up to 15-20 days. Bleeding in between the periods also persists.
- Spotting in between the periods.
- Blood clots persists with heavy flow.
- Severe abdominal pain or menstrual cramps and back pain.
- Bloated abdomen.
- Pelvic pain or pressure.
- Frequent urination with difficulty in emptying the bladder.
- Constipation rarely present.
Uterine fibroids can be present even without these symptoms. They are least noted. Due to heavy menstrual flow, when investigations are done, these fibroids are revealed. Unless when the women is in the child bearing period surgical intervention is not necessary. They shrink off after menopause without any intervention. But symptoms like heavy bleeding with clots and cramps can be corrected promptly with homeopathic treatment.
Causes
Many factors influence the formation of fibroids. Abnormal growth are formed due to excessive production of oestrogen and progesterone hormones by the ovaries.
It also runs in the family i.e. mother or sisters can have similar condition but may not be hereditary.
Homeopathic approach
Homeopathic medicine has good remedies which help in reducing the sufferings caused by fibroids. Fibroids with heavy menstrual flow, remedies like Ustillago and Thlaspi are found helpful. For intramural fibroids, remedy Cimicifuga is helpful. Aurum mur nat is found helpful in uterine fibroids are remove the tendency to form further. Sometimes fibroids are associated with adhesions, in that scenario Calc fluor and Thiosinaminum are found helpful. In infertility, if fibroids are the main cause then Homeopathic medicine helps appropriately taking into consideration different set of symptoms.
Gouri Homeo Healthway have suitable protocol for Fibroids and helps the women to find best possible relief. Heavy menstrual flow is gradually taken care and distress is reduced giving good health and happy living