Do Fibroids really shrink with age? Treatment Options After Menopause.

Generally, doctors believe that fibroids shrink as women enter Menopause.
However, today, I want to discuss that this is not a consistent finding.
So what are the possible reasons why some women have fibroids after menopause and others don't?
And what are the options for women who struggle with fibroids over the age when they should have disappeared?
Here's the paper/study I mentioned in the video:
Uterine Fibroids in Menopause and Perimenopause - PMC (nih.gov)
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[@AskAwayHealth]

Thanks to everyone who joined the stream😀! If I missed your question - please use this link to send it, and we can address it together - askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-email-service-2/

[@alisamaximova1415]

I'm always amazed when a gynecologist suggests estrogen-lowering medications and only casually mentions side effects. Estrogen is essential for women's health and its decrease can lead to irreparable consequences.

[@susieboeckel1725]

Dr. Sylvia - thank you for this informative information. I've always struggled with fibroids but keep them at bay with systemic enzymes (Vitalzym), DIM, and of course mostly a plant based healthy diet with clean proteins. Unfortunately due to all the heavy intake of soy, Flaxseed and poor diet, I can always tell when I begin to have issues again with the frequent bathroom runs and back pain. Estrogen levels can and do increase after menopause and this is exactly my situation at 60 years old. You are correct -- the theory that fibroids do not affect us after menopause is false. Thank you for shedding light on this topic. Please continue these tutorials. :)

[@fionassimbwa8805]

Thanks for the reminder of HRH’s passing,so politely rallied-I’m touched… you are worth listening to🙏

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Our pleasure!

[@feridakhan618]

My daughter has friboids since she was 30 years old . She is 48 and still has friboids. Her doctor are telling her don't be in a Rush to do surgery. They told her to wait

[@ohiokhajennifer9697]

finally i am now a mother! i cant believe it, but all thanks to God that use Dr Ukpa as an instrument to help me shrunk my fibroids. please to those of you that are in same situation please contact Him on KZbin……

[@fayhaahasso538]

Does she have a kids? Because I have the same problem but no kids yet I’m 40 😢

[@Dia-mt8xi]

Ur very pretty ,wise , knowledgeable n caring , appreciate it lots

[@knoname1092]

Why is the medical community not pushing for a global study and research on causes and better remedies to get rid of fibroids? It seems there has not been many advancements in this area.

[@AskAwayHealth]

It's a valid concern. Hopefully, more research and attention will be directed towards this important issue in the future.

[@Dia-mt8xi]

Hope u also remain fit healthy n safe ,God bless

[@AskAwayHealth]

Wishing you same, thanks!

[@tayouriri7415]

I reached menopause at the age of 46 .. I was told I have at leat 3 fibroids from the age of 37 ... I had heavy bleeding but I thought it was normal as every black woman I know have some fibroids. I was told it would shrink after menopause so I looked forward to that ... I am now 52 and still have large fibroids and they did not shrink . I have cramps but no bleeding and have suffer frequent having to get up at night to pee. What do I do ?

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Hi, Thanks for reaching out. Please use this link to send your question to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question. askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-email-service-2/

[@sasha48189]

I’m 46 my doctor told me I have a fibroid size of pear,, he said if I wanted to remove it I would have to get hysterectomy I don’t want that now I have took a Pap Test and it came back Abnormal so now have precancer cells at this age I’m so scared it sucks getting older I’m So scared

[@marcilk7534]

Can having a fibroid cause bleeding such that I’ll not enter menopause, not make it 12 months without bleeding? I’m 51 and deciding if I should get hysterectomy for my fibroid or wait. Biggest fear is that I’ll just keep bleeding unpredictably.

[@maryannjohn1100]

Hello,Dr Sylvia, I always enjoy ur program.A m from Nigeria in Benue State I had 3 miscarriages and was later with Fibroids at age 42..What is the best operation.

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi MaryAnn, thanks for connecting. It's not so simple to recommend without further details. I know this is not easy, but I think the next step is to use this link to send your question to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question. askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-email-service-2/

[@HR-rr4wb]

Can intramural. Myoma dyies in uterus?? ..age 54 suffer bleeding each priod since 5 month avoiding junk .simple carb .gluten and caffeine .i drink organic wheat grass powder .

[@berthabutler3704]

Good afternoon have friboid 65 had them when I was 23 pee frequent sometime and constipation live in Vicksburg ms they will go away soon

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi, Thanks for reaching out and sorry for the delay getting back to you. If you still need help with this, the quickest way to reach me is by using this link to send your question to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question. askawayhealth.org/email-service/

[@evangelineorias319]

What happens if large fibrios dies inside the uterus will they pass out the vagina or it will shrink and fade?

[@AskAwayHealth]

If a fibroid naturally dies in the womb, the body may absorb the tissue. In some cases when fibroid tissue is dying, there may be vaginal bleeding with pain.

[@dixiechampagne2892]

I've passed some clearly vascularized little buggers that have other visible structures. If I ever regain my energy, I'll make a medical gore video and post it to my channel (these aren't periods, they're shake off the tissues, pass em and wait for the next. This began happening during a cross-country move, and I've been too weak to look for a new doctor and don't know anyone local to ask). Basically just waiting it out and trying to keep my nutrition right, thankfully it seems to be slowing down. Have experienced the plasma thing in between episodes as they grow, die back, grow, die back. Most folks treat, but as I say, it hit me fast and furious during a long distance, interstate move, and I became anemic without ever having know I was iron-deficient. Found that out from old provider who couldn't get a prescription to me in my new location. The struggle is real (I'm 54)

[@sincereiam]

My friend best friend passed away a few months ago from a fibroid rupturing in her. She thought she had Covid. The toxicity killed her.

[@beatrixgreiner4752]

​@@sincereiamta is horrible. I keep going back and forth on whether I should get my large fibroid removed or hysterectomy

[@sincereiam]

@@beatrixgreiner4752 Get it done. I had mine removed on 9/28/23. I'm happy I did.

[@sonnettmiller5993]

From Jamaica

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hey Sonnett! Great to hear from you - thanks for watching. I hope you are keeping well. Did you find the video helpful, or was there an area you'd like us to cover in a future video?

[@charlottecheverton9227]

Hello Dr, I’ve just had a diagnosis of fibroids ,had an ultrasound two measured 4:5cm diameter. I’m postmenopause. My gynaecologist decided hysterectomy just like that , no real discussion , I was flabbergasted ,I think it’s too drastic ,they are causing pain and bleeding , but surely there are other measures.?

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi, Thanks for reaching out. Different options can be considered, but the one you choose can depend on many factors, definitely worth discussing. Please use this link to send your question to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question. askawayhealth.org/email-service/

[@charlottecheverton9227]

@@AskAwayHealth Thanks . My question is then should I have a myomectomy ? The possibility of the fibroids growing back , how realistic is that? As one is on my my right ovary . I suspect the ovary will be quite damaged now. I’m not patient enough for natural therapy , primarily because of the pain it’s causing me .Look forward to your answer .

[@Lisa-fe5uh]

I also have an issue with my fibroids. I’m 5 months into menopause. I’m 60 to 70 pounds overweight and am wondering if this is,the cause like the dr says. I have no more bleeding

[@patriciaryan9953]

Hello , could you tell me if fibroids cause vaginal prolapse, I have had the prolapse for many months and all the signs of fibroids, heavy periods clotting, pressure, constipation, recent trans vaginal scan showed many fibroids. Appreciate your response 😃

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi, a prolapse usually happens due to the weakness of the pelvic floor, that bit of muscle you squeeze if you want to hold your pee midflow. They are not usually caused by fibroids, but a fibroid large enough to affect the floor could weaken it. Here's my link to send more details if you want to clarify your symptoms -askawayhealth.org/email-service/

[@feridakhan618]

The doctor giving her Primolut H. Question when she takes this tablet for 1 year she dos not bleed at all .what causes that.

[@AskAwayHealth]

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[@fayhaahasso538]

Hi doctor, I’m 40 now and no kids yet and I have fibroids, What is the best solution for my case??

[@AskAwayHealth]

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[@fayhaahasso538]

@@AskAwayHealth ok

[@goodluckkaro2828]

Helo am sarah from uganda wakiso district am 30 years and asking what are the best SPRM to use in my fibroid jouney

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Hi Sarah, nice to hear from Uganda! Thanks for reaching out. Please use this link to send your question to our email information service. This allows us to obtain more information to help answer the question. askawayhealth.org/askawayhealth-email-service-2/

[@MonicAmaCobbold-dr4pn]

Can menopace shrink fibroid?

[@AskAwayHealth]

Hi, its addressed in the video.

[@Lisa-fe5uh]

I just entered menopause this last April So about 5 months My fibroid symptoms were come and go. I never had really severe bleeding only a few times when I was diagnosed. My symptoms are more. Pressure , pain and bloating Im having an episode now , it can feel like a huge rock sitting on my insides . I look pregnant too. Then it goes away. Is it possible when a fibroid digenerates it will cause the same pain? I am overweight so maybe this is why?

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[@mairamaan9297]

Hey Just checking in Have you gotten that checked by a doctor? I’m going thru the same thing and would love some comforting response

[@Lisa-fe5uh]

@@mairamaan9297please check back tomorrow. I’m having a consult with my gyno tomorrow about having maybe a procedure to get rid of them. The pain is terrible. I’m three years into menopause. There is no shrinking at all.