Fibroid tumors are noncancerous but can have severe symptoms such as lower-abdomen pain and irritation in the bladder area. Fibroid tumors form in the uterus and usually come in groups. Women experiencing perimenopause, which is the stage before menopause, are commonly affected by fibroid-tumor growths. Home remedies can be used to shrink the tumors as well as provide relief. Severe symptoms and repeat problems with fibroid tumors require a doctor's visit.
Lower Estrogen
Birth control and hormone replacement therapy introduce more estrogen to a woman's body. Higher levels of estrogen feed fibroid tumors and allow them to grow larger.
Find alternative or estrogen-substitute methods of birth control and hormone replacement.
Fiber in whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables binds with estrogen in your digestive tract. Consuming more fiber in your diet will help push estrogen out of your body. Eat fresh vegetables and fruits raw to get the most dietary fiber benefits.
Avoid red meats, enriched flour, pasta, whole-milk dairy products and white bread as they will introduce estrogen back into your system, causing fibroids to grow.
Phytoestrogen
Soybeans have the ability to lower estrogen. Soybeans contain genistein and daidzein, compounds that fill spaces on cells where estrogen usually attaches. These compounds are called phytoestrogen and will help prevent estrogen from reaching cells.
Soybeans can be added into soups and stews. You can also get the same estrogen-lowering benefits from tofu, tempeh and soy milk.
Other foods rich in phytoestrogens are kidney beans, black beans, mung beans, lima beans, fava beans and split peas.
Eat fish
Fish has many benefits including anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation is a symptom of fibroid tumors. Consuming fish such as salmon, tuna and mackerel will help with symptom relief.
Increase water intake
Drinking additional amounts of water will keep the body hydrated and will help push waste out of the body. Drink at least eight glasses of water a day when following a diet rich in fiber to help keep bowel movements regular.
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