LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (UAMS) — It’s something a lot of women experience. Years of pain or bleeding that can only be relieved with an invasive surgery. Now that’s no longer the case. Dr. T. Glenn Pait explains in this week’s Today’s Health.

For over two years, Debra Frazier lived in pain. “Heavy bleeding, blood clots, um, very pain in my stomach, very very hard pains in my stomach. so severe I’ve had to go to the ER and get a shot, the pain is that bad,” Frazier said.

After meeting with Dr. Mollie Meeks at UAMS, Frazier was told she had fibroids in her uterus.

Fibroids start as a single cell, and eventually create a firm mass within a woman’s uterus. They occur in roughly 40 percent of women, but only a small percentage are symptomatic. Hysterectomies have been the treatment for many, but there’s also a far less invasive option – uterine artery embilization.

“This is much less invasive, you just have a little hole in your artery as opposed to an incision with staples or stitches and the recovery time is significantly less, someone could come in and go right back to work in two to three days,” Meeks said.

During the process, a tiny incision is made, and a catheter moves along the femoral artery to reach the uterine artery. Tiny plastic polyvinyl alcohol particles are lodged into the blood supply. the catheter is removed and the process is repeated as needed. Meeks says Frazier’s prognosis is great and she shouldn’t need any further treatment.

“She had sort of medium to large sized fibroids her symptoms improved, her MRI post procedure showed that they all shrunk up,” Meeks says.

Frazier says she is pleased with the results, and happy her life isn’t controlled by the fibroids. “I can go places, I don’t have to worry about trying to run to the restroom. I can just, I live a normal life now.”

Another benefit to the less invasive procedure – women can still get pregnant and deliver a child after having uterine artery embolization.

So what exactly is the best treatment for uterine fibroids? I have been suffering from the symptoms caused by uterine fibroids for some while now and would really like to find the best treatment to cure this problem! Are Hysterectomy or medications any good for treating fibroids?

It depends on size and your symptoms. UF's feed off of hormones, so you could get meds to block hormone production, it could help shrink them. Doctor's usually recommend surgery only if your UF's are causing heavy bleeding or if you find sex painful. Surgery is usually the last option, especially if you don't already have kids.

Cevical Cancer Symptoms by: Christine Michaels sometimes, tumors develop in the cervix due to abnormal cell growth. The cervix lies within the pelvic cavity, poterior to the bladder and anterior to the rectum. it is a cylinder-shaped part of the uterus. The opening to the uterus is formed by the cervix. in the United States, this kind of cancer cancer is known to be the third most common type of cancer of the female reproductive tract. there are different types of cancer, the most common of which is the squamous cell carcinoma. Cervical cancer is more prevalent among women in developing countries, especially poor women since they seldom receive regular checkups. therefore, the disease is usually diagnosed already at its later stage. The progress of the disease is typically very slow. During the early stages, it is usually asymptomatic. however, as the abnormal cells grow, symptoms of cervical cancer may begin to appear and these include the following: Abnormal vaginal bleeding. A healthy cervix may have a very small amount of bleeding. however, women with cancer of the cervix may suffer light or heavy bleeding after certain activities. this may occur between regular menstrual periods, after douching or sexual intercourse, or after pelvic exam. this happens because of the irritation of the cervix after these activities. Unusual vaginal discharge. The cervix produces mucus, which is important in female fertility. During intercourse, the mucus aids the sperm cells move through the cervix into the uterus. however, any vaginal discharge that is abnormally heavy, foul smelling, watery or very thick in consistency may be a symptom of cancer. when early stages of the cancer go undiagnosed, it can become invasive and affect the surrounding organs of the cervix. During this later stage of cervical cancer, the symptoms that may manifest include the following: Pelvic pain. some women experience mild cramping pain associated with menstruation, which is normal and does not need medical attention. however, pelvic pain may also be a symptom of cancer. it occurs in the lower part of the abdomen between the hipbones. Many women describe it as dull aches or sharp pains and may be intermittent or constant in nature. Painful urination. Pain during urination is one of the symptoms that women may experience if they are already in the advanced stage of cervical cancer. it is sometimes accompanied with blood in the urine. this usually occurs when the cancer cells have invaded the urinary bladder. Painful defecation. Pain from the rectum during defecation may also be a symptom of advanced cancer of the cervix. sometimes blood can be seen in the feces. this happens when the cancer has spread into the rectum.

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I was at the E.R. yesterday and they did an ultrasound, said my uterus is absolutely huge, and it is full of fybroid tumors. I know that fybroids are not cancerous, but my symptoms are extrememly heavy bleeding for 26 days now, and I am pretty scared. Both my mom and twin and little sister already had cervical cancer. The bleeding is getting worse and worse by the day, and I was told to go back to the E.R. for this.

I am terrified of having a hysterectomy, and want to know if there is anything natural that can help with the tumors or shrinking back of my uterus.

My symptoms are extremely heavy bleeding for 26 days, pain in belly, lower back, and legs, fatigue, weakness, and loss of appetite. I have lost about 5 pounds in the last few days.

I am 36 years old, and never had problems like this before. my stomach is so swollen, and it hurts if my jeans even press too hard on it. Its causing me to have to pee alot.

Any experience or help would be greatly appreciated.

Author: Gail Atkinson

One of the most unpleasant aspects of fibroids can be heavy bleeding. If you would like to know how to stop fibroid bleeding naturally, there are a number of steps you can take. of course, it is better if you can eliminate your fibroids completely, as this will permanently stop the associated symptoms.

Surgery and conventional drug treatment can do much to help to minimize or even stop the bleeding. however, it is important that you understand that these are only ever temporary measures, as fibroids can regrow. this is because unless you eliminate the root cases of fibroids, the factors which caused them in the first place are still there within your body and will fuel further growth.

Indeed, the only effective way to eliminate your fibroids altogether is by using a multifaceted approach which systematically deals with all the possible primary and secondary causes. to do this, you will need to combine dietary and lifestyle modifications together with detox and stress relief strategies.

To temporarily stop fibroid bleeding naturally, try taking supplements. Vitamins a, C and E, together with Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 will help, but will take time to be effective. a heat pad on the pelvic area can help to ease blood congestion and cramping. certain foods can help to minimize bleeding, and you can try lean meats and poultry, green leafy vegetables, beans, peas and wholegrain. although not a natural way to stop fibroid bleeding, an anti-inflammatory such as Ibuprofin can be useful.

If you suffer from heavy bleeding, the associated symptoms of pain and anemia can be debilitating. it is really worth considering dealing with your fibroids once and for all.

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Gail advocates using natural treatments for fibroids rather than using conventional medication or surgery as this is a workable long term solution.  Conventional medication only treats the symptoms and fibroids are likely to regrow, whereas natural treatments, when used properly can eliminate the root cause by rebalancing the body and restoring overall health.