Most of us have probably heard of fibroids, a common condition in which the fibrous tissue at the end of your uterus grows to become a mass. This is an incredibly common condition that can be treated with surgery, radiation, hormone injections, and/or medication. Many of us have heard of the birth control pill, which is intended to help prevent fibroids from occurring.
Unfortunately, the vast majority of fibroids are not treated with the pill, and there’s really no way to prevent fibroids from happening. Because fibroids are so common and so incredibly painful, they actually have a very high risk of being “wiped out”. A fibroid has a 1% chance of ever growing back. So when you have one, it’s best to just not get pregnant.
For those of you who have never heard of the birth control pill, it’s a long-acting prescription medication that can be taken once a month to block ovulation from happening. The main side effect of the pill is that it can cause acne. But it’s not a miracle drug, so even if you’re on it, you shouldn’t take it for too long.
The best thing about birth control pills is that they can be used to reduce your risk of fibroids. I know that sounds kind of gross, but fibroids can grow in your uterus, so they can actually be discovered and removed from your body.
Fibroids are very common in women, and are often detected in the first two years of a woman’s life. They can grow to the size of a half-dollar, if left untreated. But the best way to avoid fibroids is to have a child. While you can still get them by having a baby, you can also prevent them by not having children.
Unfortunately, not all fibroids can be removed, and there are some women who have a difficult time finding the right doctor to treat them. Some women need surgery, which is expensive and also risky to their body. Fortunately, there are several ways to ensure that your fibroids don’t grow in your uterus, including taking birth control pills.
Birth control pills are simply a pill with some medication in it. Doctors sometimes recommend them to help prevent miscarriages, endometritis, and other endocrine problems. Though they don’t cure fibroids, they can help slow down or stop them from growing.
This is one of the few things that I really like about birth control pills. They are often easy to take, can be taken once a day, and can prevent fibroids from growing for quite some time. Also, they are not as risky as many people think. The biggest risks, in my experience, come from not using birth control pills properly. If you have a regular cycle and don’t use birth control pills, you might still have trouble conceiving because of a hormonal imbalance.
I have fibroids and have found that the only way I could ever get them to go away was with birth control. It is very rare for me to go through a period where I had to take birth control pills for a month or more. But I also have found that sometimes the pill doesn’t work for me.
Most women have fibroids, but not all fibroids are the same. Some are very large and can cause a lot of pain, and then there are other conditions that can cause a small increase in fibroids. The only way to know is to go to your doctor and have them check out you and your family.