Our Houston fibroid specialists can help your fibroid management with minimally invasive treatments such as Uterine Fibroid Embolization. And we are proud that this procedure can offer relief from painful fibroid symptoms like long, heavy periods. But we also know that it takes time to decide how to treat your uterine tumors. So, in the meantime, you can manage your symptoms with some of these easy lifestyle changes.
Want to stop fibroids from getting bigger? Help manage your fibroid symptoms? Or reduce some of your fibroid risk factors? Try these lifestyle changes!
1. Add fruits and veggies to your diet. Studies suggest that fruits such as apples and tomatoes, and veggies like broccoli and cabbage, could lower your risk of developing fibroids. Already got fibroids? Guess what: a healthier diet, packed with fruits, vegetables and lots of whole-grains could minimize your symptoms or even reduce your risk for future fibroid growth.
2. Watch your blood pressure, since research suggests a link between fibroid growth and elevated blood pressure. Maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise can help keep blood pressure under control. But you may also need to see your doctor if lifestyle measures can’t help you maintain a normal blood pressure.
3. Manage stress. No one knows why some women develop fibroids while others don’t. But some studies suggest your stress levels could impact fibroid development. Focusing on self-care and soothing exercise routines, including yoga and meditation, can help you keep the stress monster off your back.
4. Get an ultrasound. New research shows that an ultrasound designed to measure the elasticity of your uterine tissue can help predict your fibroid risk. Called ultrasound elastography (USE), this type of imaging could speed up diagnosis of conditions like fibroids or adenomyosis, and may even help prevent fibroid growth.
5. Take care. Sometimes, just taking a rest in a comfy position can help relieve your fibroid pain. Try propping your legs up with a pillow or pulling your knees into your chest to get pressure off your pelvis and back.
6. Consider supplements such as Vitamin D, which studies suggest may lower your fibroid risk. You may also find that certain forms of birth control can help relieve fibroid symptoms. But talk to your doctor before adding any new supplement or medication to your routine, especially if you’re already dealing with a pre-existing health condition.
7. Watch your plastic use. A new study in ScienceDirect has revealed that exposure to microplastics can increase your risk for fibroids, cervical cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and more. While the authors note that microplastics are often unavoidable due to their presence in the air in polluted areas, reducing your personal use of plastic—particularly for food storage—can limit the exposure in your life.
If you’ve got fibroids already, some lifestyle moves could actually make your symptoms worse. Here’s four things you should NEVER do if you’re living with fibroids:
1. Ingest processed foods, red meat, high-fat dairy products, caffeine and alcohol. Studies suggest that including these in your diet could make your fibroid symptoms.
2. Skip workouts. Exercise may feel like it’s too much when you have fibroid pain. But studies link weekly exercise with lowered fibroid risks. So keep up the sweat, even when you don’t feel like it.
3. Load up on sugar. Diets high in sugar are linked to increased fibroid risks.
4. Smoke. While cigarettes are bad for every aspect of your health, it’s also likely to make your period pain worse, since it limits oxygen flow to your pelvic region.
Need more help with fibroid management? We’re here to help you explore your options! Request your consultation today, so our Houston area specialists can help you find a solution that works for your lifestyle.
Sources: WebMD
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