There is a natural way to dissolve uterine fibroids and for many women, this is the preferred option rather than surgery. It is vital to understand that fibroids are not caused by a disease, virus or bacteria and because of this they are difficult to treat using conventional means.

Rather than having one specific cause, fibroids generally occur due to the subtle interaction of a number of conditions occurring in a woman's body which cause fibroid growth. In isolation, these conditions would be unlikely to cause fibroids but brought together, give the ideal conditions for the condition. Many conventional doctors do not fully understand the causes of fibroids and because the natural way to dissolve uterine fibroids involves a multi-faceted approach, this is best managed by the woman herself.

Having said this, shrinking fibroids naturally involves time and effort and it is important to understand that if you are not motivated to give this the required attention then maybe this method is not for you. However, when you consider the alternatives, you can see that this is certainly worthwhile.

Being overweight is one of the main risk-factors for women in terms of fibroids. It has been shown that women who are overweight are more likely to get fibroids and this is thought to be related to the excess estrogen which is present in the fat cells. It therefore follows that reducing body weight to a normal, safe level can also have the effect of reducing the size of fibroids.

A poor diet can also raise the levels of estrogen and can inhibit the body's ability to break down and secrete excess estrogen. The liver becomes overworked and the elevated levels of estrogen can trigger fibroids.

A healthy, low fat diet which is rich in pulses and fiber is thought to help dissolve uterine fibroids. In addition, keeping sugar, alcohol, caffeine and salt intake down to a minimum can help.

Certain vitamins are recommended to help shrink fibroids naturally and these include vitamins A, C and E.