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My Wife's Triumph Over Uterine Fibroids There's nothing quite like sitting down on a crisp fall Sunday morning to write about my wife's uterus. I suppose I could have written something generic about the topic of uterine fibroids, but I prefer to write personal stories about true-life experiences that have the potential to inspire and motivate readers.
It all started about a year after we got married. During our first year of marriage, like most couples, our focus was on starting a family, which meant we did our best to make that happen. So far, so good.
But after almost a year of trying without success, we began to wonder if something might be wrong. Off we went to see the fertility specialist, who first asked how old my wife was, then took a blood sample to measure her level of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), which is the main hormone involved in producing mature eggs. Then he did an ultrasound test to check out her uterus.
When they gave us the results, it would have felt better if they had used a shotgun. At age 39, my wife had an FSH score of 12 (the odds of conception at anything over 10 is virtually zero). Not only that, but they also found three uterine fibroids in three different areas, or levels, in the lining of her uterus.
How bad news spurred us into action
I'll spare you the grief and heartache we went through that day—the day we were told we would never have a child. I can tell you that when I get bad news, I feel the same emotions of hopelessness, grief, and frustration as anyone else would in the same circumstances. I also have to admit that I expressed my rage in a torrent of choice words (mostly R-rated). For me, it was the release I needed, and it was the first step on our road to recovery.
For as quickly as the bad news had created a sense of hopelessness, my wife and I were somehow able to put aside the negative and begin to focus on what we could do rather than what we couldn't. Within 12 months of that terrible day, we finalized the adoption of our daughter, Jessica Taylor.
In fact, from the first day we signed any paperwork to the time we were standing in front of a judge, it took only 10 months—a land speed record in the world of domestic infant adoption. Jessica will be 5 next month, and if my wife and I had simply sat by and gotten negative and depressed, she surely would not be in our lives today.
What you need to know
While not truly understanding what a uterine fibroid tumor was at the time and only hearing the word "tumor," I immediately went to work to learn everything I could about them. And, like anything else, the answer is out there—you just have to ask the right questions, find the right people, and knock on the right doors.
Of course, the doctor we had only wanted to sell us a $20,000 Egg donor fertility package. He could not have cared one bit about the fibroids and the emotions my wife was experiencing when she learned she had them—let alone offer us a solution.
The first bit of good news I found was that fibroids are rarely cancerous. In fact, some are even asymptomatic, meaning they don't have any symptoms. Many women, however, will experience symptoms such as abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, bowel and bladder irregularity, and painful or uncomfortable intercourse. In some case, fibroids can cause a distended abdomen.
What exactly are fibroids?
Uterine fibroid tumors are small, solid collections of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue that can develop in various parts of the uterus.
What causes them?
No one really knows why they develop, but there is a well-established correlation between fibroids and hormonal imbalances—specifically, higher estrogen levels and lower progesterone levels.
Being in an estrogen-dominant state should not come as a surprise to women these days—even up to premenopausal ages—because of the widespread
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InVitria to Launch "BE FREE" Promotion at TERMIS '08 in San Diego
Stem cell culture innovator asks the regenerative medicine community: "Are Your Cells Free?" Learn more about InVitria at TERMIS North America 2008, Dec. 7-10 in San Diego, CA. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)
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MayoClinic.com Feature Focuses on Lung Cancer Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States among men and women. The disease claims more lives each year than colon, prostate, lymph and breast cancers combined. The National Cancer Institute estimates that 161,840 men and women will die of lung cancer in 2008. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)
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LegalView Informs Small Towns Surrounding A Closed Asbestos Mine of Mesothelioma Risks
LegalView recently alerted residents of several small towns in the state of Vermont to alarming reports that asbestos waste from a closed mine may have been used in road and driveway construction across the area. Asbestos has been linked to the development of an incurable form of cancer known as mesothelioma. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)
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Saint Ann Church in Cleveland Heights Announces Christmas Concert!
Saint Ann Church in Cleveland Heights, OH announced today that its first annual Christmas Concert will take place on December 9 at 7:30 pm. The concert will feature parish music professionals as well as Caroline Goulding, Jay Dubin, Ariel Clayton and other students from the Cleveland Institute of Music. Bill Laufer, concert coordinator, said, "The program will include music selections from Corelli, Handel and traditional Christmas Songs". Fr. James Singler is Pastor at Saint Ann Church. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)
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Does Laser Therapy Really Grow Hair? Ask New Look Institute
The technology and options to regain hair are growing. This can be confusing, to help clarify what works for each person, New Look Institute devote time and effort to stay current. Then the task to share that with the public is key to New Look Institute's success. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)
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New Venture to Support Cancer Practices in Tough Times
Three prominent community cancer experts form new venture to help community cancer providers. The company, based in Hudson, Ohio, will focus on the enhancement of practice efficiency, provider/patient financial tools, and data solutions at a price point affordable to any practice in the U.S. (PRWeb Nov 15, 2008)
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LegalView Informs Readers of Fake Documents for Asbestos Removal Workers Increasing Risks of Mesothelioma Among Americans
LegalView recently alerted readers to a disturbing report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding thousands of asbestos removal workers who had falsified documents in order to obtain employment. Individuals who remove asbestos must receive authentic certification in order to correctly remove asbestos and decrease the risk of asbestos exposure among citizens. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)
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Mesothelioma Victims Center Blasts The VA For Poor Treatment Of Veterans With Mesothelioma
Americas Watchdog created the Mesothelioma Victims Center because a family member was exposed to asbestos while serving in the United States Navy, and died from mesothelioma. One third of all US mesothelioma victims served in the US Navy or the US armed forces, because they were exposed to asbestos. The Mesothelioma Victims Center is blasting the Veterans Administration and VA hospitals for doing a very poor job of diagnosing mesothelioma, for a poor job of treating veterans with mesothelioma and for a poor job providing mesothelioma victims, who served in the US armed forces with VA benefits. According to the Mesothelioma Victims Center, "our loved one would have already been dead by the time he actually received VA benefits. There is no excuse for this, and we want to hear from every US Navy Veteran or US Armed Forces Veteran with mesothelioma, to make sure they are getting the absolute best care and advice. And we will make sure it happens." US Navy Veterans, Veterans of the US Armed Forces, or their family members can call the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or visit their web site at Http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)
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Holiday Shopping is in the Bag With Ovations For The Cure 'Shop to Stop' Campaign
Ovations for the Cure is offering originally designed, eco-friendly tote bags for a tax-deductible $5 donation to help the tens of thousands of women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year as well as the thousands more already fighting the disease and who are at risk. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)
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Over 200 Patients and Families Create a Human Chain to Open A New Home for the Winthrop-University Hospital Cancer Center for Kids
The Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop-University Hospital celebrated its move to a new home. Over 200 patients old and new along with their families gathered to form a "Life Line," or bridge, from the old location at 200 Old Country Road to the new Center at 120 Mineola Boulevard, suite 460. A heart shaped pillow with the Center's logo was passed from person to person signifying the transfer of love, caring, and compassion that are the hallmarks of the Center. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)
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Innovative New Program Offers Free Online Services to Urologists Urologychannel.com, a leader in patient education information and marketing services for urologists since 1998 announces the launch of its Online Marketing Center (OMC). The new Center offers free services to help urologists maximize their ability to use the Internet to educate patients and improve their practice website's search engine presence. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)
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Boomers Play an Active Role with Parent's Medication Decisions
According to a new survey from Caring.com, baby boomers caring for an aging parent are playing an active role when it comes to decisions about their parents' medications. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)
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Mesothelioma Victims Center Offers The Best Free Comprehensive Planning For A Victim Of Mesothelioma Or Their Family
Americas Watchdog created the Mesothelioma Victims Center because a family member was diagnosed with this incurable form of cancer, & because the group discovered there was little to no honesty in mesothelioma web sites purporting to offer help, advise, or legal assistance for a victim, or the family of a mesothelioma victim. According to Americas Watchdog, "if a mesothelioma victim or their family wants everything from the actual names of the best law firms in the nation to give them the most accurate possible legal evaluation, to actual health care options in their area, to assistance with VA or Social Security disability we will help them with everything". Victims or family members of a mesothelioma victim can call the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or visit their web site at http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008)
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More People Living Longer After Cancer Diagnosis
Advances in prevention, detection and treatment offer encouragement for people with cancer; Allsup honors cancer survivors by celebrating Cancer Awareness Month in November (PRWeb Nov 7, 2008)
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Save One Life Awarded for Its Work with Impoverished Hemophilia Patients
Laureen A. Kelley, president of LA Kelley Communications, Inc. of Georgetown, Massachusetts, was recognized for her achievements in helping the world's poor with hemophilia by the Children's Cancer and Blood Foundation (CCBF) of New York at is ninth annual "Breakthrough Ball" gala on October 28. (PRWeb Nov 7, 2008)
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Webicina, A Bridge Between Physicians and E-patients In The Web 2.0 Era
The mission of Webicina is to build a bridge between medical professionals and e-patients by providing e-learning tools, personalized packages and online image building solutions. Webicina aims to help physicians make their online activity as efficient as possible and help patients how to find reliable medical information online. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2008)
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The GI Company to Present at the BIO Europe 2008 International Convention
The GI Company, Inc., a privately held developer of gastrointestinal therapeutics, today announced that Dr. Nicholas Barker, President and Chief Executive Officer, will make a corporate presentation on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. in Room I, Level 3 of the m:con Congress Center Rosengarten at the BIO Europe 2008 International Convention, taking place November 17-19, 2008 in Mannheim, Germany. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2008)
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Super Food For The New Year
Purple has a whole new meaning and it comes the form a tiny berries called acai berries. With the launch of Acai Acai Acai, a new site dedicated to providing information regarding these super berries, consumers can now look forward to getting more comprehensive information regarding the fruit, its benefits as well as scams concerning the berry. (PRWeb Nov 5, 2008)
use of birth control pills and even the large amounts of soy we all eat. Yes, I said soy.
The best way to overcome a challenge is to overwhelm it
If you suspect (or know) that you have a uterine fibroid, please seek proper medical attention. In our case, we were not offered any treatment, which is common. The typical recommendation is to do nothing but wait and see what happens.
Well, we weren't going to wait until these fibroids got to be the size of bowling balls before we took any action. (Personal observation: sometimes when we are faced with a medical situation that is not life-threatening, we tend sit back and hope that things will get better on their own. Seldom do we decide to attack the problem from as many different angles as possible—all at once, in an effort to overwhelm it, stop it, or at least control it as quickly as possible.)
My wife found her solution in enzymes
My wife had been off any birth control for a while before she found out she had fibroids. But the hormonal imbalances were already evident. We did look into hormone replacement therapy (HRT), but this was right around the time when this approach was getting bad press and some of these products were even being pulled from the market. She did try some natural progesterone cream for a while, until she discovered something called "proteolytic enzymes."
Can Proteolytic enzymes reverse fibroids?
Proteolytic enzymes are a remarkable substance, and they are responsible for a host of bodily functions. When it comes to uterine fibroids, proteolytic enzymes help break down and remove excess fibrous tissue, which is what fibroids are mostly made of. That's why these enzymes work so well.
Let me tell you what happened in our case. We both started to take them. Why both of us? Well, for one thing, my wife had never heard of these enzymes, and she felt that it was something we should do together. In less than a week, we both started to feel better—and I'm talking all over. Simple aches and pains began to disappear, and we found we had greater flexibility in our hands (We were both massage therapists at the time and our hands are everything to us).
By week two, my wife started to have what the scientists and the developers of the enzymes call a "side activity." Why they can't just call it a side benefit is beyond me. Anyway, she started to get this vaginal discharge that she called "the goo." I called it "money" because it was a signal that remnants of the fibroids were passing through her.
This continued over the next four to six weeks. My wife did not complain of any vaginal pain during this period. She simply said, "Things just worked better if you know what I mean."
The one interesting thing about enzymes is that they work at several different dosing levels, in the beginning there is an Activation dose, the Activation dose is different for everyone so you will need to experiment with your dose by incrementally adding one or two capsule per day.
The Activation dose can be continued as long as your are experiencing the side activity, once the side activity starts to subside you can start on what is called a maintenance dose.
That was five years ago. Today, we still take the enzymes for the numerous health benefits they provide, including cardiovascular support not to mention helping to control the levels of systemic inflammation in our bodies the root cause of virtually every disease known to man. It goes without saying that when your enzyme levels drop or stay too low for too long, you will eventually find yourself planted on the other side of the grass.
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InVitria to Launch "BE FREE" Promotion at TERMIS '08 in San Diego
Stem cell culture innovator asks the regenerative medicine community: "Are Your Cells Free?" Learn more about InVitria at TERMIS North America 2008, Dec. 7-10 in San Diego, CA. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)
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MayoClinic.com Feature Focuses on Lung Cancer Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States among men and women. The disease claims more lives each year than colon, prostate, lymph and breast cancers combined. The National Cancer Institute estimates that 161,840 men and women will die of lung cancer in 2008. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)
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LegalView Informs Small Towns Surrounding A Closed Asbestos Mine of Mesothelioma Risks
LegalView recently alerted residents of several small towns in the state of Vermont to alarming reports that asbestos waste from a closed mine may have been used in road and driveway construction across the area. Asbestos has been linked to the development of an incurable form of cancer known as mesothelioma. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)
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Saint Ann Church in Cleveland Heights Announces Christmas Concert!
Saint Ann Church in Cleveland Heights, OH announced today that its first annual Christmas Concert will take place on December 9 at 7:30 pm. The concert will feature parish music professionals as well as Caroline Goulding, Jay Dubin, Ariel Clayton and other students from the Cleveland Institute of Music. Bill Laufer, concert coordinator, said, "The program will include music selections from Corelli, Handel and traditional Christmas Songs". Fr. James Singler is Pastor at Saint Ann Church. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)
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Does Laser Therapy Really Grow Hair? Ask New Look Institute
The technology and options to regain hair are growing. This can be confusing, to help clarify what works for each person, New Look Institute devote time and effort to stay current. Then the task to share that with the public is key to New Look Institute's success. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)
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New Venture to Support Cancer Practices in Tough Times
Three prominent community cancer experts form new venture to help community cancer providers. The company, based in Hudson, Ohio, will focus on the enhancement of practice efficiency, provider/patient financial tools, and data solutions at a price point affordable to any practice in the U.S. (PRWeb Nov 15, 2008)
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LegalView Informs Readers of Fake Documents for Asbestos Removal Workers Increasing Risks of Mesothelioma Among Americans
LegalView recently alerted readers to a disturbing report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding thousands of asbestos removal workers who had falsified documents in order to obtain employment. Individuals who remove asbestos must receive authentic certification in order to correctly remove asbestos and decrease the risk of asbestos exposure among citizens. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)
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Mesothelioma Victims Center Blasts The VA For Poor Treatment Of Veterans With Mesothelioma
Americas Watchdog created the Mesothelioma Victims Center because a family member was exposed to asbestos while serving in the United States Navy, and died from mesothelioma. One third of all US mesothelioma victims served in the US Navy or the US armed forces, because they were exposed to asbestos. The Mesothelioma Victims Center is blasting the Veterans Administration and VA hospitals for doing a very poor job of diagnosing mesothelioma, for a poor job of treating veterans with mesothelioma and for a poor job providing mesothelioma victims, who served in the US armed forces with VA benefits. According to the Mesothelioma Victims Center, "our loved one would have already been dead by the time he actually received VA benefits. There is no excuse for this, and we want to hear from every US Navy Veteran or US Armed Forces Veteran with mesothelioma, to make sure they are getting the absolute best care and advice. And we will make sure it happens." US Navy Veterans, Veterans of the US Armed Forces, or their family members can call the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or visit their web site at Http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)
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Holiday Shopping is in the Bag With Ovations For The Cure 'Shop to Stop' Campaign
Ovations for the Cure is offering originally designed, eco-friendly tote bags for a tax-deductible $5 donation to help the tens of thousands of women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year as well as the thousands more already fighting the disease and who are at risk. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)
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Over 200 Patients and Families Create a Human Chain to Open A New Home for the Winthrop-University Hospital Cancer Center for Kids
The Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop-University Hospital celebrated its move to a new home. Over 200 patients old and new along with their families gathered to form a "Life Line," or bridge, from the old location at 200 Old Country Road to the new Center at 120 Mineola Boulevard, suite 460. A heart shaped pillow with the Center's logo was passed from person to person signifying the transfer of love, caring, and compassion that are the hallmarks of the Center. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)
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Innovative New Program Offers Free Online Services to Urologists Urologychannel.com, a leader in patient education information and marketing services for urologists since 1998 announces the launch of its Online Marketing Center (OMC). The new Center offers free services to help urologists maximize their ability to use the Internet to educate patients and improve their practice website's search engine presence. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)
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Boomers Play an Active Role with Parent's Medication Decisions
According to a new survey from Caring.com, baby boomers caring for an aging parent are playing an active role when it comes to decisions about their parents' medications. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)
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Mesothelioma Victims Center Offers The Best Free Comprehensive Planning For A Victim Of Mesothelioma Or Their Family
Americas Watchdog created the Mesothelioma Victims Center because a family member was diagnosed with this incurable form of cancer, & because the group discovered there was little to no honesty in mesothelioma web sites purporting to offer help, advise, or legal assistance for a victim, or the family of a mesothelioma victim. According to Americas Watchdog, "if a mesothelioma victim or their family wants everything from the actual names of the best law firms in the nation to give them the most accurate possible legal evaluation, to actual health care options in their area, to assistance with VA or Social Security disability we will help them with everything". Victims or family members of a mesothelioma victim can call the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or visit their web site at http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008)
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More People Living Longer After Cancer Diagnosis
Advances in prevention, detection and treatment offer encouragement for people with cancer; Allsup honors cancer survivors by celebrating Cancer Awareness Month in November (PRWeb Nov 7, 2008)
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Save One Life Awarded for Its Work with Impoverished Hemophilia Patients
Laureen A. Kelley, president of LA Kelley Communications, Inc. of Georgetown, Massachusetts, was recognized for her achievements in helping the world's poor with hemophilia by the Children's Cancer and Blood Foundation (CCBF) of New York at is ninth annual "Breakthrough Ball" gala on October 28. (PRWeb Nov 7, 2008)
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Webicina, A Bridge Between Physicians and E-patients In The Web 2.0 Era
The mission of Webicina is to build a bridge between medical professionals and e-patients by providing e-learning tools, personalized packages and online image building solutions. Webicina aims to help physicians make their online activity as efficient as possible and help patients how to find reliable medical information online. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2008)
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The GI Company to Present at the BIO Europe 2008 International Convention
The GI Company, Inc., a privately held developer of gastrointestinal therapeutics, today announced that Dr. Nicholas Barker, President and Chief Executive Officer, will make a corporate presentation on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. in Room I, Level 3 of the m:con Congress Center Rosengarten at the BIO Europe 2008 International Convention, taking place November 17-19, 2008 in Mannheim, Germany. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2008)
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Super Food For The New Year
Purple has a whole new meaning and it comes the form a tiny berries called acai berries. With the launch of Acai Acai Acai, a new site dedicated to providing information regarding these super berries, consumers can now look forward to getting more comprehensive information regarding the fruit, its benefits as well as scams concerning the berry. (PRWeb Nov 5, 2008)
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