Estrogen Dominance Causes Fibroids

Did you know there are over 500,000 hysterectomies performed each year in the United States?  Many of those hysterectomies are performed after a doctor diagnoses a woman with fibroids, the most common growth found in the female genital tract.  Many of those hysterectomies could be avoided if doctors were just more aware that  estrogen dominance encourages the growth of fibroids and can often be successfully treated with natural progesterone cream rather than the surgical removal of the uterus.

What are Fibroids?

Fibroids are tough, non-cancerous tumors made up of fibers found in the uterus.  They can begin growing any time after the beginning of menstruation but are most common in women ages 35-50.  Normally they  begin to shrink or disappear altogether after menopause.  These benign tumors can be as small as a walnut or can grow to the size of a grapefruit or even larger.  The biggest fibroid tumor on record grew to a weight of more than 100 pounds.  It has been reported that at least 1 in 5 women experience some evidence of fibroids.

A woman with fibroids often begins to realize something is not quite right when she experiences heavier than normal bleeding during her period, irregular bleeding or her periods become more painful.  As the tumor grows, it can begin to cause discomfort because it is pressing against the bladder or intestines.  Bleeding can become so severe it nears hemorrhagic levels.

Estrogen Dominance Encourages Fibroid Growth

Estrogen is the primary hormone that makes the lining of the uterus grow each month, creating the endometrium that is shed  during menstruation.  If, however, the progesterone level is too low and unable to balance the flow of estrogen, the body doesn’t receive the signals to make the uterine growth stop.  This results in uterine fibroid tumors.

Normally, if a woman reaches the age of menopause, when the level of estrogen drops, the tumors will either disappear or shrink to a manageable level.  If, however, the woman’s progesterone level is still insufficient to balance the estrogen’s effects, such as with estrogen dominance, the fibroids can continue to grow.

Fibroids Do Not Always Require a Hysterectomy

In the past, when doctors diagnosed fibroids, they nearly always recommended a hysterectomy.  It is still a standard treatment method today.

What any woman who suffers from fibroid tumors needs to know, however, is that a simple, regular application of natural progesterone cream often causes fibroid tumors to shrink to a point where symptoms are eliminated.  When this occurs, a hysterectomy can be avoided and you can keep your uterus intact.

You owe it to yourself to avoid having a hysterectomy if at all possible.  It is known that hysterectomies in premenopausal women result in abrupt menopause and atrophy of the ovaries.  It raises the risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, bladder problems, frequent urinary tract infections and incontinence.

Controlling estrogen dominance is usually a healthier alternative to a  hysterectomy  if your problem is fibroid tumors.  The use of natural progesterone and other simple lifestyle changes can help you control the symptoms of estrogen dominance and allow you to regain balance of your hormones.

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