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Unexplained Stomach Bulge: Fibroids and Weight Gain?

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You’re doing your best to maintain a healthy lifestyle of eating right and daily exercise. But for some frustrating reason, you’ve noticed an unexplained stomach bulge and weight gain. While it appears there is no rhyme or reason for this, there may be a link between your weight gain and possible fibroids.

Nearly every woman develops fibroids in her lifetime. But not all experience painful symptoms such as cramps and pelvic pain. Some aren’t in pain at all but notice bloating and added pounds without realizing what’s happening.

Have you noticed these signs of fibroids and weight gain?

  • Bloating or swelling in the lower abdomen
  • Weight gain
  • Excessive fatigue
  • Decreasing desire or ability to exercise
  • Heavy or inconsistent menstrual bleeding
  • Changes in hormone levels
  • Abnormally long and/or heavy periods
  • An urge to overeat and sudden cravings

If you are experiencing unexpected weight gain or a noticeable stomach bulge reminiscent of being pregnant, it could be due to fibroids. As a result, its a good idea for you and your doctor to talk about your fibroids and weight gain.

Do you suffer with fibroids?

Call Fibroid Institute Dallas today, with experienced 100% focused fibroid doctors.

The Link Between Fibroids and Weight Gain

There are several factors that play into fibroids and weight gain. But let’s start with the obvious: not all fibroids stay small. As they grow, they weigh more. And that’s a lot of excess weight to be carrying around. These non-cancerous growths are under hormonal control—specifically, estrogen—and tend to grow at a more rapid pace during the reproductive years when hormone levels are at their highest.

Fibroids can also grow in clusters to create a large, heavy mass. In many cases, they can vary from the size of a pea or bean to a melon or grapefruit and cause swelling of the abdomen. As a result, this can make a woman appear pregnant and look like she has gained a lot of weight.

1.      Small fibroids

Between 1 cm and 5 cm. Basically, the size of a small seed to a cherry.

2.      Medium fibroids

Between 5 cm to 10 cm. Can be the size of a lime or lemon to an orange.

3.      Large fibroids

The size of a mango, grapefruit, watermelon, or a small pumpkin.

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But the link between fibroids and weight gain is so much more than about growth. One of the telltale fibroid symptoms is heavy or prolonged periods. When this happens, a woman can develop anemia, a common blood disorder that affects more than 3 million Americans. Having anemia can make you feel tired and weak, leading many women to scale back on exercising and instead sit on the couch or in bed. This too leads to weight gain.

Can I Reduce My Risk of Fibroids and Weight Gain?

The best place to start is by maintaining your routine of clean eating and daily exercise. Eliminate red, processed meat, salty foods, and certain carbohydrates that lead to weight gain. Birth control pills and insulin-like growth factors can also lead to fibroid growth.

  • Eat more fruits, especially citrus, and vegetables
  • Avoid consuming too much alcohol
  • Drink more dairy
  • Increase your Vitamin D intake
  • Lower your stress levels
  • Get more exercise
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If diet and exercise aren’t enough to decrease the stomach bulge and improve your weight after a fibroid diagnosis, you may want to consider a revolutionary procedure known as Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE). UFE is unique because it treats fibroids without having to go through a painful surgery and lengthy recovery time. UFE uses image-guided radiology and tiny particles to safely cut off the blood supply to fibroids, causing fibroids to shrink and die. As a result, your fibroids and weight gain will be a thing of the past.

Benefits of UFE at Fibroid Institute Include:

  • Covered by most major medical insurance
  • No hospital stay
  • Shorter recovery period (one week in some cases)
  • No scarring
  • Dramatic reduction in fibroid symptoms
  • Uterus is spared
  • Less risk than fibroid surgery
  • Clinics 100% focused on fibroids
  • Direct access to fibroid doctors
  • Over 90% success rate

Get a FREE Phone Screening to Check Eligibility

Are you suffering from an unexplained stomach bulge or weight gain? This could be a sign that either you have fibroids or that the fibroids you knew about are growing, causing problems, and need to be addressed soon.

When it comes to treating your uterine fibroids, consider uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) for non-surgical fibroid treatment. Rather than a hospital stay, UFE is a same-day outpatient procedure. In fact, at Fibroid Institute Dallas, we offer UFE to patients in the comfort and convenience of our fibroid clinics equipped with advanced medical technology.

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The expert fibroid doctors and specialized team at Fibroid Institute Dallas have helped thousands of women discover the joys of living fibroid free. With each UFE procedure, patients are empowered to achieve their full potential without being limited by fibroid symptoms. For many women, UFE changed their lives.

Request a free 10–15-minute phone screening to determine if you are a UFE candidate. Complete the form below or call our Dallas fibroid clinics at 214-377-0220.

After the screening with a fibroid nurse, if you are eligible for UFE, you can schedule your consultation with the expert fibroid physicians. Most major medical insurance providers cover the cost of UFE. You will need a formal consultation before scheduling your procedure.

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Prior to starting any new treatment or if you have questions regarding a medical condition, always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider. This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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