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We might be able to help you! Our website offers information about fibroids, what can cause them, and what can be done about them naturally. We cover hormonal balance and estrogen dominance, which is a huge factor in the fibroid tumors of most women, and offer natural supplements that may be helpful.
We invite you to click on every link to learn all about your individual, natural options for fibroid tumor management. Use the menu below to choose select topics, or scroll down to read it all.
NOTE: The following information is for reference purposes and is not intended to substitute for advice given by a physician, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. You should not use this information as self-diagnosis or for treating a health problem or disease. We strongly urge you to consult with your health-care provider if you have or suspect that you have uterine fibroid tumors, and discuss all of your options. Should you choose to use supplements to support your body to help diminish fibroid tumors, please do discuss them in detail with your health-care provider before beginning use. Keep in mind that while supplements and diet may help control fibroids for many women, others may require medical treatments to experience relief.
Uterine fibroid tumors are made up of nodules of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue, called fibrin—hence the name "fibroid" tumor. These tumors develop within the wall of the uterus. They are usually benign.
The body makes a certain amount of enzymes in a lifetime, which often decrease with age. With decreasing enzyme levels, organs begin to collect deposits of fibrin. For some women, these deposits result in conditions such as uterine fibroid tumors and fibrocystic breasts, especially when coupled with estrogen dominance.
When extra fibrin collects due to insufficient enzyme activity, the result may lead to a collection of that fibrin within the wall of the uterus. Fibroid tumors may result when:
Supplementation with certain types of enzymes assists the body in eliminating abnormal formation of fibrous tissue. Vitalzym, a systemic enzyme blend, may help to break down fibrin that makes up fibroid tumors.
Vitalzym contains proteolytic (protein digesting) enzymes, including serrapeptase which is a powerful fibrinolytic enzyme. Vitalzym may help to digest the fibrin in tumors when taken at an "Activation Dose".
Please read Suggested Use of Vitalzym for Uterine Fibroids for information.
Hormone balancing is especially important for women with fibroids. Along with taking a systemic enzyme such as Vitalzym, it is important to obtain hormone balance while attempting to shrink fibroids. Excess estrogen is commonly believed to contribute to the formation and growth of fibroids. You can read more about determining if you are estrogen dominant and about managing estrogen levels on our Estrogen Dominance page.
The following products may be helpful in removing excess estrogen to get you closer to balanced hormones. Click on each product to read more about how they may play a role in helping to obtain hormone balance and assist with shrinking fibroids.
Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a powerful metabolizer of estrogen, assisting in removing excess estrogen and benefiting conditions associated with estrogen dominance, such as uterine fibroid tumors, fibrocystic breasts, glandular dysfunction, and more.† Supplementation with DIM can help promote proper estrogen levels. DIM is most appropriate for estrogen dominant women not yet in their menopausal years, as it is a strong estrogen metabolizer and will not likely lower their estrogen too much.
Myomin is a formula of Chinese herbs that helps promote proper hormonal balance.† Myomin can reduce levels of bad estrogens and promotes production of the good estrogens.† Myomin is a gentler metabolizer of excess estrogens and is therefore most often the choice for pre- or menopausal women who are producing estrogen at a lower level, yet are still estrogen dominant or have excess estrogen stored in their tissues. Additionally, some of the herbs have been shown to help promote shrinkage of tumors and cysts.† Can be used alone or with a bit of DIM for an extra metabolism boost.
Calcium D-Glucarate can be beneficial in helping to remove used hormones and toxins before they become re-absorbed back into the bloodstream where they can be deposited into fatty tissues and areas such as breast tissue and the uterus. It aids the body in the elimination of many harmful substances and helps to lower abnormally high levels of steroid hormones including estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone.†
Our Fibroid Tumor Supplement Packages includes approximately a one month supply of each product at dosage amounts that are designed to help reduce fibroids, provide hormone balance, and eliminate metabolized estrogens:
This package best suited for women not yet experiencing menopausal symptoms.
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1 - Calcium d-Glucarate 120 tabs
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Natural progesterone is used to supplement low progesterone levels and can assist with correcting estrogen dominance.† A great combination with an estrogen metabolizer such as DIM PRO. Magnesium, when taken alone without calcium, can help to remove the calcification of older, larger uterine fibroid tumors so they soften and help to relieve symptoms. †
Supplementing low progesterone levels and can assist with correcting estrogen dominance.
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Magnesium can help to remove the calcification of older, larger uterine fibroid tumors.
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There are many factors involved with fibroid tumors. These supplements may help to manage fibroids and their accompanying symptoms.
An exciting study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that Vitamin D may be a key player in helping to manage fibroid tumors. NIH says, "In previous research, the study authors found that Vitamin D inhibited the growth of human fibroid cells in laboratory cultures." This is exciting for women because as the researchers point out, this could provide "a promising new lead in the search for non-surgical treatment of fibroids that doesn't [negatively] affect fertility."
Zinc is important for peak gynecological function. More than 70% of women do not obtain the minimum daily requirement of zinc from their diets. It assists the body in absorbing enzymes and helps them work as efficiently as possible in the body. Additionally, it helps prevent hormonal imbalance and fibrosis conditions because it plays an important role in hormone production and balance.† Zinc helps to increase progesterone levels and lower estrogen.
Turmeric Extract contains the powerful anti-oxidant and liver supporting herb, curcumin. It boosts the liver's ability to detox and remove waste, such as excess estrogen, in addition to various other benefits such as promoting a healthy inflammation response.†

Many women with fibroid tumors are anemic, due to heavy bleeding often caused by fibroids. SSS Tonic - a liquid iron supplement, and Energetic B-12 Spray - a B-vitamin and folic acid supplement, are helpful to raise the iron levels in women who are clinically anemic.
Heavy bleeding is common among those with uterine fibroids and/or hormone imbalances and may lead to anemia. Taking Vitamin A (10,000 IU per day) and an iron supplement together has been reported to help overcome iron deficiency more effectively than iron supplements alone.†
Fibroid tumors are a common growth in the uterus of women in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Between 20-50% of women of childbearing age have uterine fibroids. Fibroids are usually benign (non-cancerous) uterine tumors. Medically, fibroids are also referred to as myomas or leiomyomas, and are generally a woman's fibrosis condition associated with estrogen dominance.
Uterine fibroid tumors are nodules of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue, hence the name 'fibroid' tumor. They develop within the wall of the uterus. Fibroids may grow as a single nodule or in clusters and may range in size from 1 mm to more than 20 cm (8 inches) in diameter. They may grow within the wall of the uterus or they may project into the interior cavity or toward the outer surface of the uterus. In rare cases, they may grow on stalks or peduncles projecting from the surface of the uterus. These uterine tumors are known as "pedunculated fibroids".
While many women do not experience any symptoms, some experience problems severe enough to require medical treatment. Medical treatments include surgery, including hysterectomy, myomectomy, and uterine fibroid embolization. Supplements and diet may help control fibroids for some women. Others may experience relief only through medical treatments.
There are four types of uterine fibroids, classified according to location in the uterus:
| Subserosal | These fibroids develop in the outer portion of the uterus and continue to grow outward. This type can cause the uterus to grow. |
| Intramural | The most common type of fibroid. These develop within the uterine wall and expand making the uterus feel larger than normal (which may cause "bulk symptoms"). |
| Submucosal | These fibroids develop just under the lining of the uterine cavity. These are the fibroids that have the most effect on heavy menstrual bleeding and are often associated with infertility and miscarriage. |
| Pedunculated | Fibroids that grow on a small stalk that connects them to the inner or outer wall of the uterus. |
Although no precise answers exist for the development of uterine fibroid tumors, there is a link between fibroids and estrogen production. Fibroids develop when the body begins producing estrogen during the onset of menstruation. During the reproductive years, hormonal imbalance can cause fibroids to form and grow. Hormonal imbalance occurs when estrogen and progesterone are not present in the proper proportions, often referred to as estrogen dominance. The most common imbalance that causes fibroids is a low-progesterone, high-estrogen ratio.
Progesterone production decreases during a woman's 30s and 40s. When additional estrogens, such as the type found in birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, and plant and environmental estrogens are brought into the mix, hormonal imbalance often occurs. Additionally, fibroid tumors may grow very quickly during pregnancy since the body is producing extra estrogen.
Fibroids sometimes shrink and disappear after menopause due to reduced estrogen production. However, if a woman has used hormone replacement therapy for many years, there is a possibility that an excess of stored estrogen can prevent fibroids from shrinking after menopause. A woman will almost never develop fibroid tumors after menopause.
Many women with uterine fibroids experience little to no symptoms or complications that require treatment. Women who do experience uterine fibroid symptoms may suffer from pelvic pain, abnormal menstruation, uterine cramping, and a variety of other conditions. Pregnancy may be complicated, resulting in miscarriage, premature birth, and other difficulties.
Fibroids can result in a number of abnormal menstruation symptoms. Periods may be longer and more frequent than normal. Bleeding may also occur between periods. Tumor pressure can result in severe cramping. Menorrhagia (heavy prolonged menstrual flow) is also possible and can contribute to severe anemia if left undiagnosed and treated. Menorrhagia is the most common reason for hysterectomies.
Women with menorrhagia (heavy bleeding) may pass blood clots, and may develop anemia (decreased red blood cells and hemoglobin). In rare occurrences, blood loss can be life threatening. Heavy bleeding is common among those with uterine fibroids and/or hormone imbalances. A clinical diagnosis of anemia requires supplementation of a highly absorbable iron supplement.
Including vitamins A and B may also assist is anemia recovery. Taking Vitamin A (10,000 IU per day) and B Vitamins with an iron supplement may help overcome iron deficiency more effectively than iron supplements alone.† Susan M. Lark, M.D., says that Vitamin A, "play a significant role in the prevention of heavy menstrual bleeding" —thus alleviating menorrhagia in 92% of the patients in one study.
Pressure from tumor growth can result in dull, aching pelvic pain. This sensation is sometimes reported as pain, or as a feeling of pressure in the abdomen and/or back. Pain may also be experienced during sexual intercourse, a condition known as dyspareunia. Occasionally, the stem of a pedunculated fibroid may twist, blocking the blood vessels in the fibroid in much the same way a kink in a garden hose prevents water flow. This results in sharp, severe pain. In this circumstance, hospitalization and surgical removal of the growth is required.
The pressure of a growing tumor can cause bladder and bowel problems. Women may find it difficult to urinate, or conversely, experience urgent and frequent urination. The need to urinate may force women to get up several times a night, resulting in sleep deprivation. Some women have reported recurring bladder and/or kidney infections. Constipation, hemorrhoids, and difficult bowel movements may all occur as the fibroid puts pressure on the bowels.
Many women with fibroids have normal pregnancies. However, risk of miscarriage increases when fibroids are present. Increased blood flow to the uterus during pregnancy can cause fibroid growth. If the tumor blocks the uterine passage, a C-section may be required. Large growths also increase the chance of premature delivery, and greater blood loss during delivery. Occasionally, a growth may block the uterus so completely that it causes infertility.
Benign uterine growths can grow to large sizes without producing symptoms. Some tumors may only be detectable as gradual weight gain and distention of the abdomen, as if a woman were pregnant. As malignant tumors can also cause this type of distention, it is important to consult your doctor if you experience sudden, inexplicable weight gain.
Utilizing a specific diet can make a big difference in the effectiveness of a fibroid tumor management protocol. When working on balancing hormones and shrinking fibroids, keep these diet guidelines in mind:
This means including whole, unprocessed foods for the bulk of your diet, while limiting or avoiding refined, highly processed foods. Be sure to include the following as a part of your daily diet: