If you’ve recently been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, I’m guessing that right now your doctor has you on the Pill. You’ve been told that this is the only option and just to sit tight, wait, and then, if and when you want to come off the Pill and maybe try for a baby, there was mention of plans for surgery. You feel better, so that all seems okay, right? It’s exactly what a conventional doctor would and should be telling you. The pain and bleeding is gone, so you’re “fixed,” at least for now…
From a functional nutrition standpoint though (that’s my area of expertise) that protocol doesn’t sound all that ideal. There’s a better way forward – no pain, but also no side effect laden pills or invasive surgeries. I know you want short term and long term good health at the same time – relief now and no fertility worries later. And you can have both, if you examine the root cause of your health issues.
You have it in your hands to control whether you develop more fibroids and whether the fibroids that you have become larger and more uncomfortable. Essentially you are able to make choices that will positively impact your current situation and your overall health. If you make changes to your diet and lifestyle you can avoid what’s to come. The work you would need to put in, starting today, to fix this problem is nothing when compared to dealing with the adverse effects of the Pill and invasive surgeries.
A new way to treat uterine fibroids
It seems harmless, I know – just take this Pill and everything will right itself. Unfortunately, the Pill does not stop the growth of fibroids altogether and it actually worsens the underlying hormonal issues that cause this problem. Eventually you’ll want to come off the Pill and the fibroids will grow back and will potentially be more difficult to deal with. The Pill depletes your hormones and nutrients, leaving you in poor health from low immunity to a hampered metabolism. Coming off, this can then create a situation in which a hysterectomy seems like the best choice. Hysterectomy increases cardiovascular risk, among a number of difficult consequences. So, I’m afraid it isn’t all that harmless, even if it does seem to make sense to you and your doctor right now to just stay on the Pill and sit tight.
Your internal ecosystem and genetic predisposition that is creating a fibroid condition will keep doing so until you fix that ecosystem. Just addressing the estrogen excess and dominance alone can help turn this ship around. Unaddressed however, you can’t get free of fibroids.
The good news? You can avoid all of this entirely. So, what do these necessary diet and lifestyle changes involve? Let me tell you. The nice thing is that it can all be accomplished in one elegant and simple solution.
There are 4 essential stages to treating fibroids naturally:
- Reduce your estrogen overload
- Improve your lymphatic drainage
- Reduce your gut inflammation
- Improve your liver function
Finding the heart to take action
You might not know this, but a diagnosis of uterine fibroids means that your daughter is more likely to also develop uterine fibroids once she hits puberty. Try thinking about it from this perspective – what would you do to prevent your child from going through the pain, the heavy bleeding, the backaches and the other ensuing health issues that you have gone through? I’d imagine you’d say – everything and anything possible. I know I would.
I truly believe that we need to treat ourselves like we would treat our own daughters – with the same love, compassion, and care. You in this very moment have the fierce heart of a mother to turn that love into powerful self-care for you!
I meet so many women who say, “If only I had known what was coming, I would have made different choices for myself far earlier in my life.” This is especially true for women who have suffered with fibroids. You can take your health into your own hands and make a difference.
To kickstart this process you need to try my 4 Day Hormone Detox Plan and then ease into the cycle syncing health-style of living in your Flo. Once you get started, it becomes second nature. I know you’d do it for your daughter, but I want you to do it for yourself.
Always remember, that once you have the right information about how your body really works, you can start making health choices that finally start to work for you! You can do this – the science of your body is on your side!
to your FLO,
Alisa
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Yes, I have one large fibroid and my doctor (who is an excellent doctor and very helpful with fertility issues) want to remove this one laproscopically this Thursday. I am nervous because I want to have children and don’t want anything to come in the way. It is very nerve wracking to wonder if surgery is in fact, the right answer.
Hi Lindsey,
If you can set up a time to chat with one of my counselors, we may be able to help you make the decision that it best for you! You can do that by using the link below – the session is free:http://bit.ly/12Xruvm
Alisa
My daughter is 25 yrs old and she was told by her GP about Hypothalamic Amenorrhea? or something Polysistec? She had ultra sound to check it but not seeing the result yet. Her problem is not having period for six months now. In the past, she used to take pills for two years and she gets regular period; once she stop, the period stop as well. Is there anything to reverse or to correct the imbalance of hormones?
Hi Linda,
Yes! There is plenty that your daughter can do! I would recommend doing the WomanCode online program – she will learn how to support her body to heal and recover from this hormonal situation. It is possible!
Alisa
Love your approach.., Will get your book.
I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids in 2009 by my OBGYN and ended up getting a partial hysterectomy in 2011. The worst part is that they put me on Zoladex injections for 6 months before the surgery. My hormones are still a mess since than. Thanks a lot for this information and I WISH I had access to this BEFORE I went under the knife. I am hoping other women will not make the same mistake that I did.
Thanks,
Brigi
I’m reading Woman Code and devouring it! Such great info. I am trying to find information on syncing your cycle if you’ve had a partial hysterectomy but still cycle because you have your ovaries? I’m trying to figure that part out! Thanks anyone for any help you can provide.
Hi Jess! Yes, you should still be cycle syncing your foods and lifestyle. Simply follow the phases to support a regular, healthy cycle. If your cycle is irregular, you want to keep the cycle syncing to a regular 28 day cycle and then just match your diet back up to your body when you get your period. Enjoy!
Alisa
I have unterin fibroids. I recently came off the pill after reading your information, and now I really notice the fibroid issues (super heavy flow). I am 42 and have been a vegetarian for 29 years. I do not eat processed foods. I eat very little gluten (a few times a week), eat very little dairy (occasional cheese that is locally produced with no hormones), and very little sugar. I eat most of the foods recommended for liver cleansing frequently. I also eat fermented foods and take a good pro-biotic. Any advice? Thanks!
Hi there,
So, the question may be if you are getting all of the nutrients that your body needs to be balance! I would explore the protein and possibly fat routes: are you getting enough of the right kinds! The body needs amino acids to be healthy, so finding good sources is critical.
Alisa
Hi Alisa,
Last year my GYN visit revealed that one of my many fibroids had grown to the size of a 20 weeks fetus. There had been rapid growth over a two year period when I can say definitively that my life was extremely stress filled. My doc stated that I could do nothing or opt to have them removed. At the time I declined intervention but now I am experiencing increased incontinence issues, and I’m tired of walking around with this baggage/pouch. I am considering laparoscopic assisted abdominal myomectomy, as I don’t believe the dietary options will reduce my fibroids significantly. Can you please share your thoughts on using the mentioned procedure. My intention would be to use your diet information and exercise to prevent regrowth of the tumors once removed.
Thanks so much
Hi Elicia,
If the fibroids have grown large enough, removing them is a good option. You do want to have the dietary plan in place before this so that, as you stated, they won’t grow back!
Alisa
Hi Alisa,
I have uterine fibroids. On June 2016 it was 10 cm. I have heavy menstrual bleeding. I don’t want surgical remove fibroids, because it means the removal of the uterus. Is it possible in my situation to shrink fibroids with diet and other non surgical methods?
Any advice? Thanks.
Hi Arven, diet cannot modify your fibroids. However You may want to try Ulipristal. It belongs to the class of medications called selective progesterone receptor modulators. It is used to treat moderate-to-severe signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids in adult women who are in their child-bearing years such as heavy bleeding.. It works by blocking the effect of progesterone on the lining of the uterus while keeping estrogen levels in the normal range. Progesterone is responsible for the development and growth of fibroids, and by blocking this hormone, ulipristal causes fibroids to shrink and become less painful. Heavy menstrual bleeding usually stops within days of starting this medication. I suggest you speak to your doctor about non surgical options and see what might be helpful for you.
Good luck,.
Hi Arven, I have also been in such a dilemma and fortunately for me natural ways worked. I see your post was in 2016 so I dont know what method you chose but I hope it worked out well for you. It does not hurt to inquire about natural methods before going the surgical way.
Hi Purity, do you mind sharing what natural methods worked for you and how they worked? I have a similar situation going on and I want to avoid surgery at all costs.
Hi Alisa,
I signed up for the free 4-day setox plan but did not receive it in my inbox How else can I receive a copy?
Hi Trudy, Please check your junk mail folder, and if it’s not there please contact stacey@floliving.com!
Alisa
Hi
I have also not received the book yet. The id mentioned in reply does not exist.
Can you please me with the copy?
Thanks
Just came from doctor and I was diagnosed with fiblods, doctors advised me to remove even uterus if have enough kids,
Hard decision, though am 40 with two kids,
He said they can grow back again,
Hi.
All this info is interesting. Can a operation be avoided? Since turning 40 my periods are extremely irregular. The worst part is they are prolonged, sometimes 2-4 months long!I am now 46 and I became severely anaemic. The doctor referred me as a Emergency to the Gynae ward. They did a USS and they said I have a Fibroid about 26mm. They want to do further investigations internally but I refused, they say its very necessary as they want to find out what is causing my irregular bleeding. Please does anyone know if there another alternative that is not internal.??
I just want to tell those trying to naturally heal of fibriods that these things really work.
i was diagnosed with uncountable fibriods ranging from 4cm . My uterus size was 488cm (normal being 90cm) my doctor said i needed 2 doses of zoladex 10.8mg to reduce my utirine size before my surgrey. I read the size effects of the medication and got scared because I’m a 37 year old married woman and want to start trying for a baby. I don’t want to risk it. First of all I changed my diet completely. no more animal products of any kind except fish. then I started trying the natural remedies taking tumeric and dendelion tea with a table spoon of custard oil first thing in the morning, followed by a mixture of maca, cinnamon and a table spoon of apple cida vinegar an hour later. I also took a juice made with the combination of kale, orange, beetroots, carrots and ginger. Finally I take this brazillian medication called uxi amarelo e unha de gato. I don’t know it’s English name but you can look it up. finally i did the custard oil pack 5 days a week.
to cut long matters short, yesterday I went for an endovaginal ultrasound 3 months after my first diagnoses and i only have 3 fibriods of 37mm, 41mm and 46mm the rest have disappeared and i believe these will also vanish soon.
Hi Hanna,
Reading your post gave me much hope to trea5 my fibroids naturally.
I was diagnosed with multiple fibroids (50 to 100) with the largest the size of a month’s pregnancy.
I recently had an MRI and my Doctor has told me the only option is to have full hysterectomy which means my entire womb/uterus will be removed my Doctor has placed me on Zoladex injection I have only had my first one and the only systom I have is hot flashes and night sweats.
I’m 40yrs married and does not have kids yet, I desire to have kids and removing my uterus is definitely not an option.
I have decided to use natural remedies or herbs to shrink the fibroids.
Thanks for sharing.
Regards
Bee
Hi Bee,
I just saw your text about multiple fibroids. I hope my text is not too late. You really do not have to lose your womb. Th doctors can still save your womb with that number of fibroids if you decide to go for surgery.
Castor oil or casturd oil????
Hi what are the amounts and how often a day do you take them?
Hi Hanna,
I was curious if you have any updates. I’m in the same boat. I would love to discuss the items you have listed and possibly how much of each you were taking. And how long before you saw improvements. Hope you are doing well. 🙂
Hello, I was at my doctor recently and I had an ultrasound showing myometrail heterogeneity and uterine Fibroids, she states is probably benien, but wants me to have a full hysterectomy, which i don’t want to have, please let me know what I need to want to shrink them down. Thank you
Hi,
I would go for a second opinion. First, you can start working to shrink the fibroids with this protocol, but you also want to find out how many and how large the fibroids are.
Alisa
Hi, I’ve been having quite a few hotmonal issues and the doctor diagnosed me with early menopause at the age of 36! I would prefer to look at this as a hotmonal imbalance that I can correct with better lifestyle choices. I have also be told I have a small fibroid (outside) of my womb, which I have seen on th scan. I’ve got your book and I have completed the 4 day detox and feel great already. The challenge I have is following the next stage where I sync my diet to my cycle. I’m currently don’t have any periods so I’m unsure how to action this section of the book as I can’t identify my cycle stage….. I really feel that this can make a difference to my life and also help me to conceive so any advice would be really appreciated. Thanks
I’m Janet aged 46 last month I was diagnosed with fibroids the largest 15 CM. I was put on zoladex for three months to shrink the fibroids before surgery. Is there anything I can do because I don’t want surgery I still want a child
Hi Janet,
There are things that you can do to support hormone balance – when hormones are out of balance this can cause exacerbation of issues like fibroids. Please reach out to my team to get support!
Alisa
Hi Alisa, hi Janet, my fibroids are as large as yours. They want to give Lupron shots and then do a partial hysterectomy. I want to avoid surgery. What can I do?
I don’t have any symptoms otherwise. I do look 16 weeks pregnant though.
Can I avoid surgery?
Janet, what is the update with your situation?
Thanks.
Pari
Hi,I am having three big fibroids 3 of them are outside of my uterus and some of them are too small and its in my uterus..! Am a little bit confused because am afraid it might come back after removing them..! I never use any medicine concerning this fibroids..am confused and I don’t know what to do if I should remove or I should start a treatment..and the worse thing is I don’t have a baby. Kindly advice
Anneth
Hi Anneth,
The fibroids will grow back if you change nothing in your diet or lifestyle. If your body chemistry remains the same then the environment that allows for the growth of fibroids remains. I would highly recommend that you start by reading my book WomanCode – you will be able to start implementing steps to heal your body and shift the environment in your body. You may still need to remove the fibroids surgically, but you want to have steps in place to improve your chances of them not growing back.
Alisa
I have been diagnosed with fibroids for a year now. I began having irregular periods and a hysterectomy was suggested. I don’t want a hysterectomy but I vebeen bleeding 2weeks after this last period. How can I stop the bleeding?
Hi Pam, It is important to shift the environment inside your body that is allowing the growth to continue – there is no quick fix for this but I have seen women improve their symptoms (and reverse the fibroids) by balancing out the estrogen levels. I recommend that you look closely at what and how you are eating and factors that could be creating more estrogen productions in the body. Additionally, you can support yourself with some liver supporting foods like lots of dark leafy greens, and and supplement like DIM.
Alisa
Dear Alisa
I am 42, turning 43 in January 2019. In April 2016 I was told after a ultra-sound that I have many fibroids with one being as big as 21cm and that the only option was a hysterectomy. I bled for a whole 18 months non stop with most of the time it being exceptionally heavy bleeding. Because I do not have Medical Aid and rely on Government Hospitals I did not dare ask to many questions. My question is, can I possibly fall pregnant as I long for at least one baby or is beside the fibroids, my age a big no no???
Please advice
TIA
Samantha
Please can you advice me of any herbal or conservative management to shrink uterine fibroids of 2cm each and 3 of them.,I am 42 years of age and want children! Please advice
Hi Alissa
I have fibroids from long time. I have multiple fibroids out of which two are big. doctor has asked me for surgery as fibroids are blocking ureter and my right kidney is swollen.can i treat this problem or surgery is the only solution. Please help.
Hi Alisa, do you recommend 4-day detox while experiencing irregular bleeding. Not sure when it will stop been going on been going on for two months.
Hi Tal,
It really depends on some other factors as well: are you exhausted? If yes, then cleansing may not be a great idea. But certainly cutting out problematic foods like gluten, sugar, and caffeine could make a world of difference! I would start there.
Alisa
Hi I am Precious
I recently been diagnosed with 3 large fibroids ranging from 9cm to 4cm I am 41 still wish to have a baby, and my gyn suggested surgery, please I need help to shrink them naturally.
Hi Alisa! I was diagnosed with small uterine mayoma 1.2 cm can you recommend natural remedy to shrink it..thanks
Hi I have been diagnosed with a large intramural fibroid uterus, size of a 20 weeks pregnancy. I am 35 years, no previous pregnancy, got married last year and would like to get pregnant.I have had uterine fibroid embolisation 7 months ago. I have been told that I should forget about ever getting pregnant as hysterectomy is the only option. Is there any other option for me besides surgery?
I need your help
I just left my consultants office now and he said I have cervical fibroids about 9cm. I am devastated as he said the only option for me is total removal of the uterus. Is there any chance of me not going for surgery? Please help
Hi Sylvie, Please go get a second and maybe even a 3rd opinion! Feel free to reach out to my team as well and schedule a session with one of my coaches.
Alisa
Can fibroids on the neck of the cervix be treated naturally?
Hi Alisa, I have a fibroids of 2cm inside my uterus and another one in the wall of the uterus. I have been dealing with heavy bleeding, cramps and pain for 5 years already. I want to shrink them so please help me
Hello Alisa,
I was diagnosed of uterine fibroid in November but i seriously don’t want to do a surgery.
Please what can i do to make it shrink and completely disappear?
Thanks
Please, help me.I have been advised to take a surgery as early as possible, before six months or my womb will be affected. I need babies. But, can’t help with the surgery. I need help. Want to treat it naturally.
Hi
I have found that I have a couple of medium size fibroids and other small ones. The doctor is not going to do anything until my symptoms become “severe” and says that the fibroids will shrink after menopause… I am 31 and still planning to have children at some point so waiting and see if my symptoms worsen is not an option for me.
I have tried a couple of times to have access to your 4 day hormones detox plan, but nothing happened after I received confirmation that I would get the emails in the next 4 days.
Is it still a current offer or has it expired?
Thank you
Hi Barbara,
Hmm, that link should be working! Try to access it from a different browser. Also, you can get the cleanse and A LOT more helpful info from my book, WomanCode. You can purchase that or get it from your library!
Alisa
Please help I have been dealing with this fibroid 10years plus and am tire of it. Please what can I do to treat it naturally
Hello,
My name Andrea, I was told that I have a single fibroid a posterior submucous size 46.2mm x 34.7mm x 45.6mm. means 42.2mm vol.38.277cm. I’m not sure of the actual size but this is what my results are.What is the actual size? My question is can a fibroid shrink naturally by breaking down and pass through the vaginal in small pieces mixed in with discharge. I haven’t experience any bleeding just like pink or brown spotting. I’m postmenopausal and I’m trying to shrink mines naturally with brags apple cider vinegar, hemp oil, flaxseed oil, blackstrap molasses, along with other vitamins. Thank You.
A deeply educative and detailed piece, and a courageous one at that!
I think the key here is coming out. Your story will inspire affected ladies to come out and seek a solution to the problem of fibroids.
I am not sure whether it’s taboo or fear that makes people shy away from seeking a medical remedy.
Thanks for this
please i need to know how to treat the fibriod disturbing my wife
Hi I am 34 and I just have fibroid and is 15cm. I want to have another child my doctor told me that surgery comes with its complications. The fibroid is in my lower site uterus. I dont know what to do. Please I need it to shrink because I am scare of complications of both surgery and living the fibroid.
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Hi,I have two fibroids 7cm and 3cms, I want them to be removed and avoid surgery too. Thanks Flo
Thank for the nice article , i am going to do all the steps as suggested. i believe it will shrink my fibroid off.