7 Lifestyle Moves for Better Fibroid Management

Our Georgia fibroid specialists can treat fibroids with minimally invasive Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) offering lasting fibroid symptoms relief. Not quite ready to make a treatment decision? Don't worry: we can suggest some lifestyle tips for better fibroid management.

7 Moves that Help with Fibroid Management

While you research longer-lasting relief options, these moves can help reduce symptoms through fibroid management.

1.       Eat a fibroid-friendly diet, rich in fruits and veggies such as apples and broccoli.

2.       Lower blood pressure to reduce the researched link between fibroid growth and elevated blood pressure levels.

3.       Reduce stress with calming activities such as meditation and yoga.

4.       Book an ultrasound elastography (USE), since research shows that it can measure the elasticity of your uterine tissue, thereby helping predict your future fibroid risk, or speeding up the diagnosis of existing tumors.

5.       Get comfy. When your fibroid pain is acting up, try propping up your legs with a pillow or pulling your knees into your chest; both moves can help relieve pain by minimizing pressure on the pelvis and back.

6.       Grab some supplements, especially Vitamin D, since evidence suggests that deficiencies in this vitamin can increase your fibroid risk.

7.  Ditch plastic. A recent study highlighted how microplastic exposure increases your fibroid risk. Now, some of that exposure comes from unavoidable environmental exposure, but you can lower the risk by reducing plastic use in your own home--especially when storing or heating food.

The Don'ts of Fibroid Management

If you already have fibroids, you should avoid:

1.       Eating sugary or processed foods; high-fat dairy products and red meat. You should also avoid drinking alcohol and caffeine, as these are all triggers for worsening fibroid symptoms.

2.       Skipping exercise. After all, weekly exercise can help reduce your risk for fibroid growth.

4.       Cigarette use, since smoking limits the flow of oxygen to your pelvis, possibly worsening back and pelvic pain.

Want more help with fibroid management?  Reach out to our fibroid specialists in Georgia. Together, we can explore your treatment options.