A 40-year-old female asked:
is there anything i can take to shrink fibroids?
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Dr. Marion Mcfarland answered
47 years experience Emergency Medicine
Not really: Some have tried hormones but usually you leave them alone unless having severe pain or bleeding, then you need surgery.
Answered on Mar 22, 2020
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Dr. Scott Kramer answered
36 years experience Gynecology
Surgery if Symptoms: No medication permanently shrinks fibroid tumors. If you have symptoms options exist to help improve them:
myomectomy (cutting out fibroids, repairing uterus) for women who desire future pregnancy
hysterectomy (fibroid uterus removal), preferably laparoscopic or vaginal routes, best choice if family complete
uterine artery embolization - injection of foam to block uterus blood supply.
Answered on Dec 23, 2014
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Dr. Miguel Cano answered
30 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Not OTC: Unfortunately no. There are no over the counter remedies to shrink fibroids. Removal still requires surgery and the only way to shrink them (temporarily) are with gnrh agonists (lupron injections, synarel nasal spray) or with embolization therapy (blocking blood vessels to fibroids with beads, done via catheters by radiologist). Menopause will also cause them to shrink but you have quite a wait.
Answered on Jul 21, 2018
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Dr. John Lipman answered
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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 ... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Tarek Bardawil answered
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None.: Fibroids are not affected by anything you eat or avoid eating.
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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
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No: Food intake, vitamins and supplements will not affect the size of fibroids. These fibroids are large. An Obgyn should evaluate you and give you your t ... Read More
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Dr. Stephen Scholand answered
23 years experience Infectious Disease
Turmeric: I wouldn't trust turmeric to shrink your fibroids- although the herb is reputed to be anti inflammatory. There are animal studies that show an effect. ... Read More
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