What Causes Uterine Fibroids?
The cause of fibroids is still unclear, but certain factors like hormones influence fibroids’ formation. Fibroids are non-cancerous cells that can be formed by two hormones, estrogen and progesterone, produced by the ovaries. Fibroids contain more estrogen and progesterone receptors than typical uterine muscle cells do.
Risk factors like family history and lifestyle can also increase fibroid risk. Yes!, you read that right!. If there has been a case of fibroids in your family, you are more likely to develop it compared to someone who has never had fibroids in their family history. Pregnancy significantly increases the production of estrogen and progesterone in the body. Submucosal fibroids may develop during pregnancy. Pregnancy can make fibroids grow and develop rapidly.
Fibroid can appear in any woman of child bearing age, but it is more common amongst adults. At times, most women do show some symptoms. Symptoms depend on the location and size of the tumor(s) and how many you have. If the developed tumor is small or if you are going through menopause, you may not have any symptoms. Fibroids may shrink during and after menopause due to reduced hormone production.
Can Drinking Hot Water Shrink Fibroids?
Can drinking hot water shrink fibroids? No, drinking hot water does not shrink fibroids. I don’t know who came up with this theory, but it is false. There is absolutely no connection between hot water and fibroids. If you were hoping for something positive, then I’m sorry to break it to you that it doesn’t. Drinking hot water doesn’t cure any disease or infection. You are just getting hydrated, but with hot water.
Though there may be few advantages to drinking hot water:
- It does expand blood vessels, which improves circulation
- It can also help muscles relax and reduce pain
- Drinking hot water helps to break down food faster than drinking cold or warm water
The only major risk of drinking hot water is its high temperature. Drinking hot water at its boiling point will definitely cause physical and internal burns. Even beverages like coffee and tea are served near the boiling point (57.8°C), there is absolutely no reason to drink boiling hot water. No one in their right mind would ever attempt to drink hot water. So there you have it! Hot water doesn’t shrink fibroids. The best way to get fibroids treatment or to know if you actually have fibroids is to consult a gynaecologist. An expert opinion is needed in the treatment of fibroids, I’ll assure you that.
Fibroids can cause symptoms like pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, constipation, anemia, difficulty getting pregnant and even miscarriages. Here are a few ways to shrink fibroids or prevent them. Fibroids can be treated without surgery by either cutting off blood supply to the fibroids or taking certain medications prescribed by a medical professional that release progesterone.
Green tea
Green tea may help slow down the growth of fibroids by bringing down inflammation and high estrogen levels. Green tea may also improve symptoms of heavy bleeding due to fibroids, such as low iron.
Limit Alcohol Intake
You should limit your alcohol consumption because any type of alcohol may increase your risk of fibroids.This can happen because alcohol raises the level of hormones needed for fibroids to grow. Alcohol may also trigger inflammation.
According to one study, women who drank one or more beers per day increased their risk by more than 50%.Avoid or limit alcohol consumption to help reduce your risk.
Read more about foods that can eliminate or shrink fibroids
Can You Die From Fibroids?
It is only in rare cases that someone will die due to uterine fibroids. Some fibroids can actually go away on their own after some time as they can be harmless. You should panic if you’ve been diagnosed with having fibroids. Typically, these noncancerous growths are discovered and monitored long before they become serious. There are several options for treating fibroids, including simply monitoring.
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