Uterine Fibroids and Heavy Periods

Uterine fibroids and heavy periods often go hand in hand as this condition causes havoc with your normal monthly cycles. Very often, the bleeding is not only heavy, but may last for longer than a normal period (more than 8 days) or might happen in between cycles.

Not only is the bleeding inconvenient. Heavy periods caused by uterine fibroids can be very painful and if left unchecked, can leave a woman dangerously anemic.

There are a number of simple steps you can take to help alleviate both the pain and the volume of blood lost.

* Anti-inflammatories are helpful to some women (such as Ibruprofen)

* Lie down with your legs elevated

* Try using heat therapy-either a heat pad/hot water bottle or warm bath. Any of these will help with pain relief and to improve the blood flow around the pelvic region

* Do not use tampons as these can cause further cramping

* Gentle exercise will help relieve cramps and improve the blood flow

* Nutritional supplements such as Vitamins A, C & E together with Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 will help.

Your uterine fibroids and heavy periods may well have left you anemic. If this is the case, you should take an iron supplement to replenish the lost red blood cells. Iron rich foods such as lean organic red meat, leafy green vegetables, cereals and bread fortified with iron are all good natural sources.

As your fibroids enlarge, you will probably find that your symptoms worsen. Rather than leaving matters unchecked, you have nothing to lose by trying out a natural treatment to reduce the size of your fibroids.