Uterine Fibroid Tumors

Other environmental pollutants that can cause fibroids to grow include dioxins. Dioxins are a group of 75 related compounds and the most toxic of the dioxins is TCDD .

TCDD (this is short for 2,3,7,9, Tetracholorodibenso-p-dioxin) and its another group of chemicals that pollute the environment. These dioxins come from industrial waste, and the byproducts from the chemical industry.

This dioxin can mimic estrogen in the body (as it fits into the estrogen receptor sites) and even a minute amount of this chemical in the blood can suppress the immune system, increase the risk of developing cancer and increase the risk of birth defects in the developing fetus.

You can also find dioxins in paper products bleached with chlorine, such as:

• tampons and sanitary towels
• toilet paper
• tissues
• disposable diapers
• coffee filters
• paper plates
• paper napkins
• paper towels (such as kitchen roll) 
• and cigarette paper.

Believe it or not, I found so many substances that cause fibroids, I had to spread out the information over 2 videos. Both videos are vital for your health, so please take the time to watch them:

And here is the 2nd video:

I hope you found this video helpful.  Here is more information on how to shrink fibroids naturally.

The symptoms of fibroids largely depend on the type of fibroids you have. This video explains the different types of fibroids, including the symptoms of each type of fibroid.

If you can’t view the video, or prefer to read, I have summarized the information on an article on the types of fibroids .

Believe it or not, there are many different types of uterine fibroid.  I’ve already created articles on the main types of fibroid, but I’ll summarize them here:

• Subserosal fibroids – these grow on the outside wall of the uterus and can compress nerves and other organs

• Intramural fibroids – these are fibroids which grow inside the uterine wall, and are responsible for making the uterus appear and feel large

• Submucosal fibroids – these grow below the uterine lining and cause heavy bleeding, cramps and spasms

• Pedunculated fibroids – these are fibroids that grow from a stalk, and can be very painful if the stalk is twisted

• Intracavitary fibroids – these fibroids grow inside the uterine cavity, cause heavy bleeding, cramping and affect the fertility
• Calcified fibroids – these are fibroids that have developed calcium deposits, and become hard like bone (or teeth)

• Cervical fibroids – these fibroids grow on or near the cervix and can cause painful intercourse

While there are only these few types of uterine fibroids, it is important to note that a women diagnosed with fibroids usually have more than one fibroid, and more than one type of fibroid.