HERBAL REMEDIES FOR UTERINE FIBROID BY BABALAWO OBANIFA-Obanifa extreme documentaries
This work will
document some of the herbal remedies available in Yoruba herbal medicine for
the treatment of uterine fibroid. The work will examine uterine fibroid ,causes,
symptoms, treatment and prevention. In
attempt to do this the substantial part of Mayo clinic staff on uterine fibroid
will be adopted in this work for education purpose. However it is instructive
to note that information made available in this work can not be regards as substitute
to the service of qualified train health practitioner where the service of one
is required. According to Mayo clinic team :Uterine fibroids are noncancerous
growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. Also called
leiomyomas (lie-o-my-O-muhs) or myomas, uterine fibroids aren't associated with
an increased risk of uterine cancer and almost never develop into cancer.
Fibroids range in
size from seedlings, undetectable by the human eye, to bulky masses that can
distort and enlarge the uterus. You can have a single fibroid or multiple ones.
In extreme cases, multiple fibroids can expand the uterus so much that it
reaches the rib cage and can add weight.
Many women have
uterine fibroids sometime during their lives. But you might not know you have
uterine fibroids because they often cause no symptoms. Your doctor may discover
fibroids incidentally during a pelvic exam or prenatal ultrasound.
Symptoms
Many
women who have fibroids don't have any symptoms. In those that do, symptoms can
be influenced by the location, size and number of fibroids.
In
women who have symptoms, the most common signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids
include:
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Menstrual periods lasting more than a week
- Pelvic pressure or pain
- Frequent urination
- Difficulty emptying the bladder
- Constipation
- Backache or leg pains
Rarely,
a fibroid can cause acute pain when it outgrows its blood supply, and begins to
die.
Fibroids
are generally classified by their location. Intramural fibroids grow within the
muscular uterine wall. Submucosal fibroids bulge into the uterine cavity.
Subserosal fibroids project to the outside of the uterus.
When to see a doctor
See
your doctor if you have:
- Pelvic pain that doesn't go away
- Overly heavy, prolonged or painful periods
- Spotting or bleeding between periods
- Difficulty emptying your bladder
- Unexplained low red blood cell count (anemia)
Seek
prompt medical care if you have severe vaginal bleeding or sharp pelvic pain
that comes on suddenly.
Causes
Doctors
don't know the cause of uterine fibroids, but research and clinical experience
point to these factors:
- Genetic changes. Many fibroids contain changes in genes that differ from those in normal uterine muscle cells.
- Hormones. Estrogen and progesterone, two hormones that stimulate development of the uterine lining during each menstrual cycle in preparation for pregnancy, appear to promote the growth of fibroids.
Fibroids
contain more estrogen and progesterone receptors than normal uterine muscle
cells do. Fibroids tend to shrink after menopause due to a decrease in hormone
production.
- Other growth factors. Substances that help the body maintain tissues, such as insulin-like growth factor, may affect fibroid growth.
- Extracellular matrix (ECM). ECM is the material that makes cells stick together, like mortar between bricks. ECM is increased in fibroids and makes them fibrous. ECM also stores growth factors and causes biologic changes in the cells themselves.
Doctors
believe that uterine fibroids develop from a stem cell in the smooth muscular
tissue of the uterus (myometrium). A single cell divides repeatedly, eventually
creating a firm, rubbery mass distinct from nearby tissue.
The
growth patterns of uterine fibroids vary — they may grow slowly or rapidly, or
they may remain the same size. Some fibroids go through growth spurts, and some
may shrink on their own.
Many
fibroids that have been present during pregnancy shrink or disappear after
pregnancy, as the uterus goes back to a normal size.
Risk factors
There
are few known risk factors for uterine fibroids, other than being a woman of
reproductive age. Factors that can have an impact on fibroid development
include:
- Race. Although any woman of reproductive age can develop fibroids, black women are more likely to have fibroids than are women of other racial groups. In addition, black women have fibroids at younger ages, and they're also likely to have more or larger fibroids, along with more-severe symptoms.
- Heredity. If your mother or sister had fibroids, you're at increased risk of developing them.
- Other factors. Onset of menstruation at an early age; obesity; a vitamin D deficiency; having a diet higher in red meat and lower in green vegetables, fruit and dairy; and drinking alcohol, including beer, appear to increase your risk of developing fibroids.
Complications
Although
uterine fibroids usually aren't dangerous, they can cause discomfort and may
lead to complications such as a drop in red blood cells (anemia), which causes
fatigue, from heavy blood loss. Rarely, a transfusion is needed due to blood
loss.
Pregnancy and fibroids
Fibroids
usually don't interfere with getting pregnant. However, it's possible that
fibroids — especially submucosal fibroids — could cause infertility or
pregnancy loss.
Fibroids
may also raise the risk of certain pregnancy complications, such as placental
abruption, fetal growth restriction and preterm delivery.
Prevention
Although
researchers continue to study the causes of fibroid tumors, little scientific
evidence is available on how to prevent them. Preventing uterine fibroids may
not be possible, but only a small percentage of these tumors require treatment.
But,
by making healthy lifestyle choices, such as maintaining a normal weight and
eating fruits and vegetables, you may be able to decrease your fibroid risk.
Also,
some research suggests that using hormonal contraceptives may be associated
with a lower risk of fibroids.
Diagnosis
Pelvic exam
Uterine
fibroids are frequently found incidentally during a routine pelvic exam. Your
doctor may feel irregularities in the shape of your uterus, suggesting the
presence of fibroids.
If
you have symptoms of uterine fibroids, your doctor may order these tests:
- Ultrasound. If confirmation is needed, your doctor may order an ultrasound. It uses sound waves to get a picture of your uterus to confirm the diagnosis and to map and measure fibroids.
A
doctor or technician moves the ultrasound device (transducer) over your abdomen
(transabdominal) or places it inside your vagina (transvaginal) to get images of
your uterus.
- Lab tests. If you have abnormal menstrual bleeding, your doctor may order other tests to investigate potential causes. These might include a complete blood count (CBC) to determine if you have anemia because of chronic blood loss and other blood tests to rule out bleeding disorders or thyroid problems.
Other imaging tests
Hysterosonography
Hysterosalpingography
Hysteroscopy
If
traditional ultrasound doesn't provide enough information, your doctor may
order other imaging studies, such as:
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This imaging test can show in more detail the size and location of fibroids, identify different types of tumors and help determine appropriate treatment options. An MRI is most often used in women with a larger uterus or in women approaching menopause (perimenopause).
- Hysterosonography. Hysterosonography (his-tur-o-suh-NOG-ruh-fee), also called a saline infusion sonogram, uses sterile saline to expand the uterine cavity, making it easier to get images of submucosal fibroids and the lining of the uterus in women attempting pregnancy or who have heavy menstrual bleeding.
- Hysterosalpingography. Hysterosalpingography (his-tur-o-sal-ping-GOG-ruh-fee) uses a dye to highlight the uterine cavity and fallopian tubes on X-ray images. Your doctor may recommend it if infertility is a concern. This test can help your doctor determine if your fallopian tubes are open or are blocked and can show some submucosal fibroids.
- Hysteroscopy. For this, your doctor inserts a small, lighted telescope called a hysteroscope through your cervix into your uterus. Your doctor then injects saline into your uterus, expanding the uterine cavity and allowing your doctor to examine the walls of your uterus and the openings of your fallopian tubes.
Treatment
There's
no single best approach to uterine fibroid treatment — many treatment options exist.
If you have symptoms, talk with your doctor about options for symptom relief.
Watchful waiting
Many
women with uterine fibroids experience no signs or symptoms, or only mildly
annoying signs and symptoms that they can live with. If that's the case for
you, watchful waiting could be the best option.
Fibroids
aren't cancerous. They rarely interfere with pregnancy. They usually grow
slowly — or not at all — and tend to shrink after menopause, when levels of
reproductive hormones drop.
Medications
Medications
for uterine fibroids target hormones that regulate your menstrual cycle,
treating symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pressure. They
don't eliminate fibroids, but may shrink them. Medications include:
- Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists. Medications called GnRH agonists treat fibroids by blocking the production of estrogen and progesterone, putting you into a temporary menopause-like state. As a result, menstruation stops, fibroids shrink and anemia often improves.
GnRH
agonists include leuprolide (Lupron, Eligard, others), goserelin (Zoladex) and
triptorelin (Trelstar, Triptodur Kit).
Many
women have significant hot flashes while using GnRH agonists. GnRH agonists
typically are used for no more than three to six months because symptoms return
when the medication is stopped and long-term use can cause loss of bone.
Your
doctor may prescribe a GnRH agonist to shrink the size of your fibroids before
a planned surgery or to help transition you to menopause.
- Progestin-releasing intrauterine device (IUD). A progestin-releasing IUD can relieve heavy bleeding caused by fibroids. A progestin-releasing IUD provides symptom relief only and doesn't shrink fibroids or make them disappear. It also prevents pregnancy.
- Tranexamic acid (Lysteda, Cyklokapron). This nonhormonal medication is taken to ease heavy menstrual periods. It's taken only on heavy bleeding days.
- Other medications. Your doctor might recommend other medications. For example, oral contraceptives can help control menstrual bleeding, but they don't reduce fibroid size.
Nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which are not hormonal medications, may be
effective in relieving pain related to fibroids, but they don't reduce bleeding
caused by fibroids. Your doctor may also suggest that you take vitamins and
iron if you have heavy menstrual bleeding and anemia.
Noninvasive procedure
Focused ultrasound surgery
MRI-guided
focused ultrasound surgery (FUS) is:
- A noninvasive treatment option for uterine fibroids that preserves your uterus, requires no incision and is done on an outpatient basis.
- Performed while you're inside an MRI scanner equipped with a high-energy ultrasound transducer for treatment. The images give your doctor the precise location of the uterine fibroids. When the location of the fibroid is targeted, the ultrasound transducer focuses sound waves (sonications) into the fibroid to heat and destroy small areas of fibroid tissue.
- Newer technology, so researchers are learning more about the long-term safety and effectiveness. But so far data collected show that FUS for uterine fibroids is safe and effective.
Minimally invasive procedures
Uterine artery embolization
Laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation
Certain
procedures can destroy uterine fibroids without actually removing them through
surgery. They include:
- Uterine artery embolization. Small particles (embolic agents) are injected into the arteries supplying the uterus, cutting off blood flow to fibroids, causing them to shrink and die.
This
technique can be effective in shrinking fibroids and relieving the symptoms
they cause. Complications may occur if the blood supply to your ovaries or
other organs is compromised. However, research shows that complications are
similar to surgical fibroid treatments and the risk of transfusion is
substantially reduced.
- Radiofrequency ablation. In this procedure, radiofrequency energy destroys uterine fibroids and shrinks the blood vessels that feed them. This can be done during a laparoscopic or transcervical procedure. A similar procedure called cryomyolysis freezes the fibroids.
With
laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation, also called Lap-RFA, your doctor makes
two small incisions in the abdomen to insert a slim viewing instrument
(laparoscope) with a camera at the tip. Using the laparoscopic camera and a
laparoscopic ultrasound tool, your doctor locates fibroids to be treated.
After
locating a fibroid, your doctor uses a specialized device to deploy several
small needles into the fibroid. The needles heat up the fibroid tissue,
destroying it. The destroyed fibroid immediately changes consistency, for
instance from being hard like a golf ball to being soft like a marshmallow.
During the next three to 12 months, the fibroid continues to shrink, improving
symptoms.
Because
there's no cutting of uterine tissue, doctors consider Lap-RFA a less invasive
alternative to hysterectomy and myomectomy. Most women who have the procedure
get back to regular activities after 5 to 7 days of recovery.
The
transcervical — or through the cervix — approach to radiofrequency ablation
also uses ultrasound guidance to locate fibroids.
- Laparoscopic or robotic myomectomy. In a myomectomy, your surgeon removes the fibroids, leaving the uterus in place.
If
the fibroids are few in number, you and your doctor may opt for a laparoscopic
or robotic procedure, which uses slender instruments inserted through small
incisions in your abdomen to remove the fibroids from your uterus.
Larger
fibroids can be removed through smaller incisions by breaking them into pieces
(morcellation), which can be done inside a surgical bag, or by extending one
incision to remove the fibroids.
Your
doctor views your abdominal area on a monitor using a small camera attached to
one of the instruments. Robotic myomectomy gives your surgeon a magnified, 3D
view of your uterus, offering more precision, flexibility and dexterity than is
possible using some other techniques.
- Hysteroscopic myomectomy. This procedure may be an option if the fibroids are contained inside the uterus (submucosal). Your surgeon accesses and removes fibroids using instruments inserted through your vagina and cervix into your uterus.
- Endometrial ablation. This treatment, performed with a specialized instrument inserted into your uterus, uses heat, microwave energy, hot water or electric current to destroy the lining of your uterus, either ending menstruation or reducing your menstrual flow.
Typically,
endometrial ablation is effective in stopping abnormal bleeding. Submucosal
fibroids can be removed at the time of hysteroscopy for endometrial ablation,
but this doesn't affect fibroids outside the interior lining of the uterus.
Women
aren't likely to get pregnant following endometrial ablation, but birth control
is needed to prevent a pregnancy from developing in a fallopian tube (ectopic
pregnancy).
With
any procedure that doesn't remove the uterus, there's a risk that new fibroids
could grow and cause symptoms.
Traditional surgical procedures
Options
for traditional surgical procedures include:
- Abdominal myomectomy. If you have multiple fibroids, very large fibroids or very deep fibroids, your doctor may use an open abdominal surgical procedure to remove the fibroids.
Many
women who are told that hysterectomy is their only option can have an abdominal
myomectomy instead. However, scarring after surgery can affect future
fertility.
- Hysterectomy. This surgery — the removal of the uterus — remains the only proven permanent solution for uterine fibroids. But hysterectomy is major surgery.
Hysterectomy
ends your ability to bear children. If you also elect to have your ovaries
removed, the surgery brings on menopause and the question of whether you'll
take hormone replacement therapy. Most women with uterine fibroids may be able
to choose to keep their ovaries.
Morcellation during fibroid removal
Morcellation
— a process of breaking fibroids into smaller pieces — may increase the risk of
spreading cancer if a previously undiagnosed cancerous mass undergoes
morcellation during myomectomy. There are several ways to reduce that risk,
such as evaluating risk factors before surgery, morcellating the fibroid in a
bag or expanding an incision to avoid morcellation.
All
myomectomies carry the risk of cutting into an undiagnosed cancer, but younger,
premenopausal women generally have a lower risk of undiagnosed cancer than do
older women.
Also,
complications during open surgery are more common than the chance of spreading
an undiagnosed cancer in a fibroid during a minimally invasive procedure. If
your doctor is planning to use morcellation, discuss your individual risks
before treatment.
The
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises against the use of a device to
morcellate the tissue (power morcellator) for most women having fibroids
removed through myomectomy or hysterectomy. In particular, the FDA recommends
that women who are approaching menopause or who have reached menopause avoid
power morcellation. Older women in or entering menopause may have a higher
cancer risk, and women who are no longer concerned about preserving their
fertility have additional treatment options for fibroids.
If you're trying to get pregnant or might want to have
children
Hysterectomy
and endometrial ablation won't allow you to have a future pregnancy. Also,
uterine artery embolization and radiofrequency ablation may not be the best
options if you're trying to optimize future fertility.
Have
a full discussion of the risks and benefits of these procedures with your
doctor if you want to preserve the ability to become pregnant. Before deciding on
a treatment plan for fibroids, a complete fertility evaluation is recommended
if you're actively trying to get pregnant.
If
fibroid treatment is needed — and you want to preserve your fertility —
myomectomy is generally the treatment of choice. However, all treatments have
risks and benefits. Discuss these with your doctor.
Risk of developing new fibroids
For
all procedures except hysterectomy, seedlings — tiny tumors that your doctor
doesn't detect during surgery — could eventually grow and cause symptoms that
warrant treatment. This is often termed the recurrence rate. New fibroids,
which may or may not require treatment, also can develop.
Also,
some procedures — such as laparoscopic or robotic myomectomy, radiofrequency
ablation, or MRI-guided focused ultrasound surgery (FUS) — may only treat some
of the fibroids present at the time of treatment.
Alternative medicine
Some
websites and consumer health books promote alternative treatments, such as
specific dietary recommendations, magnet therapy, black cohosh, herbal
preparations or homeopathy. So far, there's no scientific evidence to support
the effectiveness of these techniques.
Preparing for your appointment
Your
first appointment will likely be with either your primary care provider or a
gynecologist. Because appointments can be brief, it's a good idea to prepare
for your appointment.
What you can do
- Make a list of any symptoms you're experiencing. Include all of your symptoms, even if you don't think they're related.
- List any medications, herbs and vitamin supplements you take. Include doses and how often you take them.
- Have a family member or close friend accompany you, if possible. You may be given a lot of information during your visit, and it can be difficult to remember everything.
- Take a notebook or electronic device with you. Use it to note important information during your visit.
- Prepare a list of questions to ask your doctor. List your most important questions first, in case time runs out.
For
uterine fibroids, some basic questions to ask include:
- How many fibroids do I have? How big are they?
- Are the fibroids located on the inside or outside of my uterus?
- What kinds of tests might I need?
- What medications are available to treat uterine fibroids or my symptoms?
- What side effects can I expect from medication use?
- Under what circumstances do you recommend surgery?
- Will I need a medication before or after surgery?
- Will my uterine fibroids affect my ability to become pregnant?
- Can treatment of uterine fibroids improve my fertility?
Make
sure that you understand everything your doctor tells you. Don't hesitate to
have your doctor repeat information or to ask follow-up questions.
What to expect from your doctor
Some
questions your doctor might ask include:
- How often do you have these symptoms?
- How long have you been experiencing symptoms?
- How severe are your symptoms?
- Do your symptoms seem to be related to your menstrual cycle?
- Does anything improve your symptoms?
- Does anything make your symptoms worse?
- Do you have a family history of uterine fibroids?
Herbal
Remedies For Uterine Fibroid(Oyun Iju)
In Yoruba Herbal Medicine as Document By Babalawo Obanifa-Obanifa extreme documentaries
1.
Eeru
Alamon (xylopia aethopica)
Ose
Dudu (local black soap)
Preparation
You
will grind the xylopia aethopica into
fine powder. Mix it with local black soap.
Mold it into small-small balls .
Usage
Patient
with uterine fibroid will be adding one ball of the medicine to Eko Gbigbona
(hot corn meal). And eat
2.
Egunsi
bara(Citrulluss lanatus)
Taba-Juku(Nicotina
rustica)
Tagiri(Adenpus
Breviflorus)
Odindi
ataare mokanlalogun(twenty one whole
fruits of Alligator pepper/Aframomum melegueta)
Ose
dudu (local black soap)
Preparation
The
entire aforementioned items will be grind together to fine powder.
Usage
You
will be adding one table spoon of the medicine with hot corn meal (eko gbigbona
and eat it)
3.
Ibepe
to pon sori iya re( A ripe pawpaw fruit on it tree/Carica papaya)
Odindi
ataare (A whole alligator pepper)
Preparation
You
pick up the ripe pawpaw that fall from it tree of it own accord. Pick it with
the leaves that surround .You will add a whole alligator pepper to it and burn
it to fine powder.
Usage
You
will be adding it to corn meal and drink
4.
Ewe
Alupayida(leaves of Ururia picta)
Erupe
to le mon idi Odo (sands that sticks to bottom of mortal)
Kuluso
meje(Seven ant lion)
Ori
(shea butter)
Preparation
You
will use shea butter to pack Erupe to le mon idi Odo (sands that sticks to bottom
of mortal) and pound it with the Ewe
Alupayida(leaves of Ururia picta), Kuluso meje(Seven ant lion).
Usage
You
will be adding it to hot corn meal (Eko gbigbona). The fibroids will get
aborted within 10 days.
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