Q: Dear Dr, I watch your health tips always, I’ve been married for some years without a child. It’s been revealed that I have tiny fibroids. What kinds of foods and drinks should I avoid so the fibroids would not get enlarged? Thanks

A: You didn’t tell me how long you’ve been married for or better still, how long you’ve been trying for a baby. Usually, if it’s not up to one year of frequent, unprotected sex, then we would not be quick to say there is a problem. By the way, frequent unprotected intercourse means that sexual intercourse is not less than 3 times a week and it is done without any means of contraception.

Fibroids may or may not cause inability to have a pregnancy. It depends on size and position. Big fibroids in the area of the womb where a baby is meant to implant may cause a miscarriage or indeed, failure of the fertilized embryo to implant. Your doctor will take a decision on what to do with the fibroids based on size, symptoms etc

What foods to avoid? Once fibroids have been developed, shrinking their size can be conveniently done using medication. There’s no evidence to support the role of food in shrinking fibroids.
For more on fibroids, please click on the link: https://chatwithdrketch.com/2014/05/29/daily-health-tips-are-there-other-treatment-methods-for-fibroids-other-than-surgery/

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