Uterine Fibroid Treatments
Uterine Fibroid Treatments
Do you have menstrual concerns related to uterine fibroids?
Uterine fibroids are made up of muscle and other tissues that grow in the uterus. They may develop in the uterine wall, inside the lining of the uterus, or outside of the uterus. Many women with fibroids do not experience any symptoms and are unaware that they have fibroids. However, about one in four women may experience some symptoms such as heavy bleeding, pain, and urinary problems that may require treatment.
What causes them?
Influential factors can include genetics, hormonal dysregulation, the environment, or a combination of all of these factors however the actual cause of fibroids still remains unknown.
If you have uterine fibroids it is important to get to the root of the problem to help prevent further growth and related complications. These may include iron deficiency anemia and/or related pain resulting from mechanical pressure on various surrounding body parts. The Naturopathic Doctors at KIH have long standing experience treating women with uterine fibroids and can review the up-to-date natural treatment options that are gentle and will help to promote positive change.
The First Step – A Complete Assessment
What is the root cause of your uterine fibroids? Is it a genetic predisposition superimposed with a external factors resulting in a state of hormone imbalance? Our Healthy hormones plan, led by the clinic’s Naturopathic Doctors (NDs) involves a complete health and lifestyle assessment to identify any predisposing and/or associated issues. Our NDs will also advise you on the relevant blood work or laboratory testing required to uncover any associated nutritional deficiencies, biochemical or hormonal imbalances. This testing may include a comprehensive hormone analysis through the blood or urine.
A Customized Treatment Plan
Once the core issues affecting your natural hormone balance have been identified, your naturopathic doctor will formulate a treatment plan that includes one or a combination of the following naturopathic treatments:
- Stress management and lifestyle changes
- Diet and Nutrition
- Vitamins and natural supplementation
- Herbal medicine
- Bioidentical Hormones
- Acupuncture
The Result? Benefits of working to balance your hormones naturally often includes an improved sense of mental wellness and energy levels, period regularity, skin health, decreased PMS, optimal weight and if needed, better stress management skills leading to an improved sense of overall wellness.