TheFibroidDiaries

Fibroids: A Memoir

32 and pregnant or so that’s what I thought. Interrupted menstrual cycles, frequent urination, a noticeably protruding belly, were clear indication of early pregnancy. I was relishing the thought of motherhood, so you can only imagine the profound dismay and utter disappointment I experienced when I discovered what was growing inside of me was not a “little bundle of joy,” but a collection of fibroids tumors the equivalent of a five month fetus. With little to no knowledge of fibroids, the diagnosis spun my mind and life into a whirlwind which led me on a quest to become more knowledgeable ...

What are Fibroids?

You are probably wondering what are Fibroids? The first step in combating and preventing the development of fibroids and fibroid tumors is to understand what they are. Simply defined, fibroids are growths that form in the lining of a woman’s uterus.

Fibroid Treatments

The Dilemma Although it was an indescribable relief to discover that fibroid tumors are not cancerous, a new train of negative thoughts began to form in my head. Was I going to have to have surgery? Should I find a natural remedy to heal myself? Would I still be able to have children? This thought process was not alleviated when my doctor told me that three out of ten hysterectomies in the U.S. are performed because of fibroid tumors.