A lot of women who suffer from uterine fibroids also suffer from anemia as well. This has led many to be curious about the link between uterine fibroids and anemia. In order to adequately answer that question however we must first seek to have an understanding of what fibroids are. Uterine fibroids, also known as myomas, leiomyomas or just fibroids for short are benign tumors found in the walls of the uterus. Women may have one or numerous fibroids and they typically range in size from about as small as a grape to bigger than the size of a watermelon and can appear either inside the uterus, on the outside of the uterus or with the walls of the uterus.

While no one knows exactly what causes uterine fibroids, it has been linked to having excessive amounts of estrogen in the body. Some women do not experience any symptoms of uterine fibroids but the most common symptoms among the ones who do are heavy periods, bleeding between periods and pain in the lower abdomen. The heavy bleeding associated with uterine fibroids establishes a clear link between fibroids and anemia.

Uterine Fibroids and Anemia-Why It Happens

The term anemia refers to a medical disorder in which there are insufficient red blood cells in the body. The red blood cell is what transports oxygen throughout the body and so if there is not enough red blood cells this poses a significant challenge to the functionality of the body and its organs. Due to the significant amount of blood loss that is cause by uterine fibroids, women with this disorder generally lose quite a few red blood cells due to prolonged or heavy bleeding which leads to anemia.

Women with both fibroids and anemia will likely experience symptoms of both together. Therefore in addition to the symptoms outlined above for uterine fibroids, women with fibroids and anemia may also experience dizziness, chest pains, fatigue, and shortness of breath, as well as headaches and trouble concentrating. Generally speaking, women with fibroids and anemia will need to take medication to treat the anemia. Usually taking iron supplements is recommended to help your body make new red blood cells to replace the one that are lost through excessive bleeding.

If you are experiencing symptoms of anemia it is recommended that you contact your doctor. He or she will be able to give you a thorough examination and provide you with the best treatment options available. Again, due to the likelihood of becoming anemic due to fibroids, women with uterine fibroids should make it a habit to regularly consume iron rich foods and keep in close contact with your doctor so that you may be observed for any changes in your situations. Finally, although some women with uterine fibroids become anemic not everyone will and those who do are usually only anemic during heavy bleeding and will return to normal once bleeding has stopped. The best advice therefore is to remain aware of what is happening to your body so that you may better be able to respond to unwelcome changes which may present themselves.

As with many conditions, when you have uterine fibroids and anemia, you can think about using home remedies and other natural treatments, which can help with both,  By reducing the size of fibroids, the welcome side effect is often to build up your iron levels naturally, thus curing the anemia.

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