Uterine Fibroids

Diet and Nutrition: (references)

• Avoid dairy products, animal fats, sugar, alcohol, salt, caffeine, refined foods, and wheat
• Increase fiber

Vitamins and Minerals: (references)

• Vitamin C: 2 gm. TID
• Beta-carotene: 150,000 I.U.
• Selenium: 400 mcg.
• Zinc: 30 mg.
• Copper: 2 - 4 mg.

Supplements: (references)

• Uterus Glandular: 1 tablet BID
• Ovary Glandular: 1 tablet BID
• Lipotropic Factors (Cysteine, L-Methionine, Choline, Inositol): 500 mg. each

Botanicals: (references)

• Tincture - Hydrastis (1), Phytolacca (2), Viburnum (2), Taraxacum (1), Trillium (1), Arctium (1): 1/2 tsp. TID

• Individual botanicals to be considered for this condtion:
  Arctium lappa (Burdock)
  Hydrastis canadensis (Goldenseal)
  Phytolacca decandra (Poke, Pokeweed)
  Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion, Lion's tooth)
  Trillium erectum (Beth root)
  Viburnum opulus (Cramp bark)
  Vitex agnus castus (Chaste tree, Monk's pepper)

Homeopathic Remedies: (references)

• Uterine fibroids:
  Apis, Aur-I., Aur-M., Aur-M-N., Calc., Calc-F., Calc-I., Calc-P., Calc-S., Calen., Frax., Hydr., Iod., Kali-C., Kali-I., Lach., Led., Lil-I., Lyc., Merc-C., Merc-I-R., Nat-M., Nit-Ac., Phos., Sep., Sil., Ter., Thlaspi, Thuj., Thyr., Ust.

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Other Therapies: (references)

• Progesterone cream
• Alternating sitz bath (week 1 - 2: daily, week 3 - 4: every other day, week 5: rest)
• Constitutional hydrotherapy
• Exercise to improve pelvic circulation
• Chelate heavy metals if indicated by hair analysis or other lab work

Recommended Labs:

• Check for uterine fibroids: Ultrasound
• Rule out allergies: IgG Food Allergy Antibody
• Rule out appendicitis: CBC with Diff
• Rule out cancer: CA125, Ultrasound
• Rule out endometriosis: Ultrasound, MRI, Laparoscopy with Biopsy
• Rule out GI pathology: Upper GI Series
• Rule out heavy metal poisoning: Hair Analysis
• Rule out pelvic infections: PAP Smear, Vaginal Wet Mount, Cervical Cultures, RPR
• Rule out polycystic ovarian disease: Ultrasound
• Rule out pregnancy: hCG
• Rule out renal pathology: Ultrasound
• Rule out thyroid disorder: Thyroid Panel with TSH
• Rule out uterine/endometrial polyps or malignancy or Asherman's Syndrome: Laparoscopy, Ultrasound, CT Scan, MRI

*  The recommended use of this supplement or therapy is based on a physiological mechanism or empirical data and is not necessarily supported by peer-reviewed research studies.

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