Natural ways to shrink fibroids

['lizbeth]

Hello ladies,

Thought I'd post in the diet and nutrition forum for ideas on how to naturally shrink this fibroid that was found on my ultrasound.

I was diagnosed ER/PR negative 5 years ago, so haven't done Tamoxifen or any estrogen treatments.

I understand from some reading I could have the fibroid due to high levels of estrogen? That doesn't sound like a good situation for a breast cancer survivor.

I've tried reading about foods that increase or decrease estrogen and the internet info is conflicting.

I'm thinking about trying DIM or Chasteberry.

Has anyone tried a natural way to reduce fibroids - that worked?

Thanks

[sdstarfish]

I take DIM, but as part of my cancer prevention rather than for fibroids. I also take other things to regulate estrogen and prevent cancer recurrence, like Brevail and a hefty dose of vitamin D.

['lizbeth]

Lisa,

thank you so much for posting. I wanted to try DIM, and anything else that could help.

I had not heard of Brevail before and will definitely read up on that.

My doctor told me to take Vitamin D. I take between 400 to 1000 units, but I don't remember every day.

I'm trying to eat more veggies, less meat and dairy. It is hard to change my diet.

[Jackie07]

http://www.livestrong.com/article/253443-natural-ways-to-shrink-fibroids/