This is a medication routinely used to reduce heavy bleeding associated with fibroid tumor disease. As a secondary benefit it will temporarily shrink fibroids due to its anti-estrogen effect. Basically, this injection reduces estrogen production by the ovaries, and should be limited to a 6 months course of treatment. Symptoms associated with Lupron can be the same as menopause…hot flashes, depression, difficulty sleeping, and headaches. Once discontinuing the drug, the ovaries should once again begin to produce estrogen resulting in regrowth of fibroids. Lupron is a “temporary fix” and does not produce long term positive results.
Robotic (DaVinci) Surgery for Fibroids
This is one of the newer hot topics in surgical treatments. Considered minimally invasive, this technique uses several small incisions to remove tumors and repair the uterus. It requires special training prior to implementation. The physician operates instruments via a control panel and does not have direct hands on the patient, unlike open or laparoscopy procedures. Although recovery is much quicker than the traditional myomectomy, treatment can be limited due to the possibility of extensive bleeding during the procedure. The robot can be very successful for pedunculated and subserosal fibroids, but does have limitations for deep, larger intramural fibroid tumors.
“Treating” Fibroids with Ablation
To get straight to the point, Ablation therapy does not treat fibroid tumors. Endometrial Ablation only treats the symptoms of fibroids like heavy bleeding and clotting. The technique only destroys the lining of the uterus (endometrial lining) but does not access or treat intrauterine (submucosal, subserosal or intramural) fibroids tumors. Ablation may stop the bleeding but the procedure is a false sense of hope for dealing long term with fibroids. The tumors will continue to grow as long as they remain in the uterine muscle and are fed with an estrogen supply. Treat your disease, not your symptoms!
Osteoporosis and Heart Disease in Women
Hysterectomy is one of the leading causes of Osteoporosis and Heart disease in women…this is why I advocate removing benign disease like fibroids and adenomyosis without removing the uterus. If you are currently suffering from osteo and/or have early signs of heart disease,medication may be necessary. However adding a good vitamin/ mineral supplement combined with a good balanced diet/exercise program may also be helpful. Calcium can be found in low fat dairy products and nonfat yogurts to reduce calcium loss and heart health can be improved with a good source of Omega 3 fatty acids found in salmon, tuna and macheral. Check your vitamin source for purity and quality and tailor your diet to help naturally fight your condition.
Diet Alone is not Sufficient in Womens Health
After one year of research, I have discovered the importance of complimenting the diet with much needed vitamins and supplements for everyday health…especially for women! A healthy diet with balanced, fresh foods goes along way to keeping us healthy, however as we get older the body no-longer functions optimally; nutritional absorption decreases, and immune systems degenerate. To remain in good health, vitamins and supplements can become an important part of staying fit. Research the vitamins you are taking..make sure they are quality products, balanced for maximum absorption, with no additives or fillers. If you stick to a healthy diet, exercise regularly and take good vitamin/supplements daily, you can help your body stay fit.
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