Fibroids
Fibroids can be genuinely debilitating for many women, and symptoms often extend well beyond just heavy periods.
As a Geelong-based naturopath specialising in women’s hormone health, I focus on understanding what’s actually driving fibroid growth for you, and building a plan around that - alongside the right medical investigation and care.
Common Symptoms
Fibroids can present with extremely heavy menstruation, significant blood clots, painful periods, long periods lasting 7 or more days, constipation or other digestive symptoms, central weight gain, and painful intercourse.
Diagnosis & Medical Care
Fibroids are diagnosed by a gynaecologist or via sonographer imaging. Generally, they’re removed surgically if they’re large enough, or if they’re causing significant issues with general wellbeing or fertility - I’ll always encourage proper diagnostic imaging and specialist input alongside naturopathic support.
My Approach
As always, I start by looking for what’s actually driving the growth of fibroids for you, through thorough case taking and relevant pathology. From there, treatment draws on a range of nutritional, herbal, diet and lifestyle recommendations tailored to your specific picture.
FAQ
Can naturopathic treatment shrink fibroids?
Naturopathic support focuses on addressing the underlying drivers and managing symptoms. For fibroids that need removal, this is a surgical decision made with your gynaecologist, and I work alongside that process rather than in place of it.
How are fibroids diagnosed?
Usually via ultrasound with a sonographer or gynaecologist - if you suspect fibroids based on your symptoms, getting proper imaging is an important first step.
Will fibroids affect my fertility?
They can, depending on size and location, which is part of why appropriate investigation matters, we can discuss your specific situation together.
Do all fibroids need to be removed?
No. Mmany fibroids are monitored rather than removed, and the decision depends on size, symptoms and impact on wellbeing or fertility, made together with your specialist.
What can naturopathic treatment actually help with?
Supporting the underlying factors that may be contributing to fibroid growth, and managing associated symptoms like heavy bleeding, pain and digestive issues, through diet, herbal medicine and lifestyle changes.