Question 1

i am in the 30 "s , how can i reduce estrogen in my body in order to shrink fibroids ?and what foods shld i eat and avoid?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: There is nothing you can do with your diet to alter estrogen and/or shrink fibroids. Discuss w/your gyn.

Question 2

do degenerating fibroids actually shrink in size?

Accepted Answer

After menopause: Fibroids usually shrink in size after menopause. They do not often shrink before that time. You can read more about degenerating fibroids here
http://www.fibroidsecondopinion.com/2013/06/degenerating-fibroid/

Question 3

is there  anything i can take to shrink  fibroids?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Some have tried hormones but  usually you leave them alone unless having severe pain or bleeding, then you need surgery.

Question 4

i have a large fibroid. it is symptomatic.  i do not want surgery or anything else.  would the fibroid continue to grow; or eventually would it shrink?

Accepted Answer

It will not: shrink and depending on the large size, surgery is a viable option.

Question 5

what can u use to shrink fibroid??

Accepted Answer

Nothing: that is available over the counter. Treatment of uterine fibroids medically is possible but should only be undertaken with medical supervision. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 6

what's the best way to shrink fibroid?

Accepted Answer

: There are no tried and true home remedies for shrinking Fibroids. Talk to your Dr about prescription hormonal approaches, or surgical options.

Question 7

how can you shrink fibroids without surgery ?

Accepted Answer

Various: There is no medication to help fibroids shrink permanently. Medications like lupron, (leuprolide) depoprovera, etc may temporarily shrink the masses but their action is time limited. The only way to completely remove them is surgery. However, there are ways to destroy them without surgery as well. These include uterine artery embolization, ultrasound destruction, hysteroscopy if in the cavity.

Question 8

how long does it take fibroid to shrink after menopause?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Reduction in size for fibroids is desirable although that is not the basis for treatment. Symptoms are why someone with fibroids is treated. The most common symptoms with fibroids are heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, and increased urinary frequency. If you're post-menopausal, bleeding no longer an issue. Other 2 should start to go away over time; if not you could consider uterine fibroid embolization.

Question 9

does acupuncture shrink fibroids?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: While this may work as an additional therapy to alleviate symptoms but there is no reason to suspect that acupuncture would shrink fibroids.

Question 10

is green tea help to shrink fibroids?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: And if it did, how many cups at what concentration?
80% or so will shrink with menopause do to a loss of blood supply, but when they do some will become painful just like when the blood flow is cut off by a blood pressure cuff, but slower. Some meds shrink them but they return to size rapidly when stopped.

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Is there anything i can take to shrink fibroids?

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I have a large fibroid. it is symptomatic. i do not want surgery or anything else. would the fibroid continue to grow; or eventually would it shrink?

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What can u use to shrink fibroid??

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What's the best way to shrink fibroid?

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How can you shrink fibroids without surgery ?

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How long does it take fibroid to shrink after menopause?

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Does acupuncture shrink fibroids?

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