Free From Fibroids Foundation

Although we do not know exactly how fibroids occur, experts have discovered that they are sensitive to estrogen. Pregnant women often experience the rapid growth of existing fibroids in the first trimester of their pregnancy due to the surge of estrogen in their systems during this time.

Obese women are more susceptible to fibroids primarily because excess fat promotes excess estrogen production. Many processed foods, meats, health, beauty, and personal care products contain ingredients that closely mimic natural estrogen. When entering our systems it interferes with our estrogen receptors and can result in a wide range of women’s health issues such as cancers and abnormal growths like uterine fibroids.
Understanding the link between estrogen and fibroid growth is important if you are trying to keep them from growing. The takeaway here is that avoiding sources of artificial and unnecessary excess estrogen exposure can help keep fibroids from growing larger.

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The uterus resembles the shape of a pear and sits under the p***c bone measuring about 3” long x 2” wide. After reverting post-pregnancy, the uterus can be slightly larger but only by a few centimeters.

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Fibroids are most common in women who are in their mid to late reproductive years, typically between the ages of 35 and 45; however, fibroids can be seen at any age once a woman reaches adulthood. Research has shown that for most women, fertility begins to decline after age 35, and by age 45, it is highly unlikely to become pregnant naturally. For the majority of women with symptomatic fibroids, once they reach menopause, these fibroids are typically no longer an issue for the woman. Menopause is the point at which a woman’s menstrual periods have stopped for 12 consecutive months, indicating the end of her reproductive years.
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After menopause, the production of estrogen in the body decreases significantly. Since fibroids rely on estrogen to grow, they typically shrink or disappear after menopause.

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