Fibroids (Uterine)
Facts about Fibroids
1. 20 -50% of all women have fibroids
2. Fibroids are almost always non-cancerous
3. Most women with fibroids do NOT need surgery
4. Fibroids can easily be treated with Oriental Medicine
5. Most women do not know they have fibroids until they get significantly large
6. Fibroids will naturally shrink after menopause
Where do Fibroids Form?
Fibroids can occur on the interior, inner lining, or exterior portion of the uterus. Fibroids on the exterior layer
are called submucosal, within the uterine wall they are called intramucosal, and on the outer wall of the
uterus they are called subserosal.
What are some common symptoms associated with fibroids?
Pelvic pain, increased menstrual cramps, increased menstrual flow, clots, irregular or painful periods,
increased urinary frequency, constipation, and bloating.
Treatment with Traditional Western Methods
It is now becoming more and more apparent that surgical methods that were traditionally used are no
longer necessary to treat fibroids. This is due to the fact that in most cases fibroids are no longer seen as
a life threat. As of current, however, Western Medicine has no effective way to reduce the size of fibroids
without removing them.
Oriental Medical Treatment for Fibroids
For thousands of years Oriental Medicine has been treating patients with fibroid symptoms. Fibroids are
traditionally classified as “Blood Stagnation of the Uterus”. Therefore, treatment is based on enhancing
blood flow to and from the reproductive organs. Oriental Medicine focuses on treating the body as a whole.
In order to treat fibroids, it is necessary to take into account the clients emotional, eating, and other lifestyle
habits as well as other syndromes that may be present.
Source of Fibroids from a Oriental Medical Standpoint
There are several sources of fibroid growth depending on the individual. One source is the internalization of emotion. Fibroids can occur if one’s feelings are consistently kept inside and not allowed to be expressed.
Another source is excessively eating foods rich in fat and cholesterol. The third source is lack of efficient
circulation.
What methods of Oriental Medicine are used to treat fibroids?
- Acupuncture | Helps to enhance healing energy flow to the reproductive organs. Acupuncture can help regulate menstrual cycles, reduce inflammation and tumor growth, and much more.
- Moxibustion | This is an herb which emits healing warmth and helps with circulation of the reproductive organs. Moxibustion also helps increase the body’s energy flow. Moxibustion is used to help support the immune system as well.
- Herbal Medicine | Herbs work from the inner core of our being. They are absorbed via the digestive
system and dispersed through the blood stream. Herbs are the most effective form of Oriental Medicine as
they focus on the source of the symptoms.
1. 20 -50% of all women have fibroids
2. Fibroids are almost always non-cancerous
3. Most women with fibroids do NOT need surgery
4. Fibroids can easily be treated with Oriental Medicine
5. Most women do not know they have fibroids until they get significantly large
6. Fibroids will naturally shrink after menopause
Where do Fibroids Form?
Fibroids can occur on the interior, inner lining, or exterior portion of the uterus. Fibroids on the exterior layer
are called submucosal, within the uterine wall they are called intramucosal, and on the outer wall of the
uterus they are called subserosal.
What are some common symptoms associated with fibroids?
Pelvic pain, increased menstrual cramps, increased menstrual flow, clots, irregular or painful periods,
increased urinary frequency, constipation, and bloating.
Treatment with Traditional Western Methods
It is now becoming more and more apparent that surgical methods that were traditionally used are no
longer necessary to treat fibroids. This is due to the fact that in most cases fibroids are no longer seen as
a life threat. As of current, however, Western Medicine has no effective way to reduce the size of fibroids
without removing them.
Oriental Medical Treatment for Fibroids
For thousands of years Oriental Medicine has been treating patients with fibroid symptoms. Fibroids are
traditionally classified as “Blood Stagnation of the Uterus”. Therefore, treatment is based on enhancing
blood flow to and from the reproductive organs. Oriental Medicine focuses on treating the body as a whole.
In order to treat fibroids, it is necessary to take into account the clients emotional, eating, and other lifestyle
habits as well as other syndromes that may be present.
Source of Fibroids from a Oriental Medical Standpoint
There are several sources of fibroid growth depending on the individual. One source is the internalization of emotion. Fibroids can occur if one’s feelings are consistently kept inside and not allowed to be expressed.
Another source is excessively eating foods rich in fat and cholesterol. The third source is lack of efficient
circulation.
What methods of Oriental Medicine are used to treat fibroids?
- Acupuncture | Helps to enhance healing energy flow to the reproductive organs. Acupuncture can help regulate menstrual cycles, reduce inflammation and tumor growth, and much more.
- Moxibustion | This is an herb which emits healing warmth and helps with circulation of the reproductive organs. Moxibustion also helps increase the body’s energy flow. Moxibustion is used to help support the immune system as well.
- Herbal Medicine | Herbs work from the inner core of our being. They are absorbed via the digestive
system and dispersed through the blood stream. Herbs are the most effective form of Oriental Medicine as
they focus on the source of the symptoms.