Causes of Fibroids

Fibroids seem to run in families, but no-one is sure at present whether this is a genuine genetic predisposition, or whether lifestyle and diet play a role in some families.

Fibroids are common in women who have hormone imbalances, especially when there is too much circulating oestrogen and not enough progesterone.

If your liver is not functioning efficiently, hormones such as oestrogen may not deactivate, causing an accumulation of oestrogen because it is not being excreted properly. Oestrogen dominance is pronounced and again, this will encourage the growth of a fibroid.

Other factors that have been related to an increase in fibroids include high blood pressure, obesity, use of the oral contraceptive pill, smoking, too much coffee and even using talcum powder in the perineal region.

Can Fibroids Shrink?

Yes, fibroids can shrink. Since they are oestrogen-fed, when a woman reaches menopause and because of the decline in oestrogen production, the fibroid is not being ‘fed’ so it can shrink.

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