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Corinthian Williams and Black Family on the cover of Living RootMama Styile Blogazine August 2018

What Porsha Williams Probably Didn't Know about Uterine Fibroids

7/10/2018

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Porsha Williams at event profiled for article about uterine fibroids
The cast of the Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) has been extremely open about their reproductive health challenges. Cynthia Bailey shared her struggle with uterine fibroids on the show.

We’ve been following Kandi Burruss and her husband Todd Tucker struggle to get pregnant and carry a high-risk pregnancy. Now, we’re celebrating the birth of their super cute son, Ace Wells Tucker.
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Porsha Williams has expressed her desire to be a mother since her first season on the show. She shared with viewers that uterine fibroids caused her to have a miscarriage and has hindered her fertility. She had a fibroid surgery to remove the uterine fibroids.
Prompted by her sister Lauren’s pregnancy, Porsha’s desire for children one day brought her back to the gynecology to inquire about her chances of having children in the future. To her surprise, the fibroid tumors had come back.

The doctor told her that there were more than one, but the fibroid tumors were a lot smaller than the ones she previously had surgically removed. The doctor assured she would be able to have children and that the tumors were not going to be a major concern.

I will be honest, I am not surprised that the tumors grew back. Unfortunately, women are not holistically counseled regarding fibroid tumors.

According to the Office of Women’s Health, “African-American women are three times more likely to get fibroids than other women. In African-American women, uterine fibroids also seem to occur at a younger age, grow more quickly, and are more likely to cause symptoms.”

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) reports that up to 80% of all African-American women have fibroid tumors in the pelvic cavity. 


Lack of Prevention Education on Uterine Fibroids 

The reason I became a doula and women’s wellness coach is because I suffered from reproductive challenges. I went to several medical doctors and none of them could help me. They just prescribed me birth control, had no answers for my illnesses and I progressively got worse.
Once I started to do research, I learned how to heal myself. This information was so revolutionary to me. It changed the trajectory of my life.

I felt deep in my soult that education and information on care of the womb should be systematically taught to all little Black girls and adolescents, perhaps as a part of a rites of passage. 


So many of my 20-something sister-friends were suffering from various reproductive health challenges.

As Black women, we all had elder women in our family who had undergone a hysterectomy due to fibroid tumors, fibroid cysts or other challenges.

I created RootMama to be a platform for me to provide information to women on how to heal their womb, keep their womb healthy, and bring forth life from their womb.
I’m going to guess the Porsha Williams never received any information growing up on how to prevent uterine fibroids and maintain optimal womb health. Her situation is very common in our community.

Uterine Fibroid Tumors and Infertility

According to ASRM, “uterine fibroids are common and can affect fertility in many ways. They can affect whether sperm and egg meet, they can affect whether an embryo can implant, they can affect whether a pregnancy can continue, and they can affect the growth and positioning of the baby.”

The common treatment for severe fibroid tumors is surgical removal. The fibroid surgery, myomectomy, increaases infertility. The surgery also increases a woman's propensity to have a c-section if she does achieve a pregnancy. 

Women are not given the full disclosure of the future risks of having fibroid tumors surgically removed.

Fibroids can Grow Back after Surgery

The medical industry claims that there are no known reasons for the growth of fibroid tumors. ASRM eluded to hormonal, environmental and genetic factors, but no medical organizations will definitively name the cause of the tumors. Lots of money is being poured into robotic surgical procedures to treat fibroid tumors.

I have counseled with many women who have undergone the surgery, only for the tumors to grow back.

The tumors often grow back even bigger.

Women frequently comment to me that they had now idea regrowth was even a possibility. They felt like they were doing the right thing with their health by having the surgery and that the surgery was a one and one solution to their fibroid tumors.

When I ask them if their doctor explained to them how they can prevent regrowth, they say that no one including the doctor, told them anything about preventing the fibroids for growing back.

Why do Uterine Fibroids Come Back?

Uterine fibroids are a manifestation of imbalance in the body. It could be a hormonal imbalance, namely too much estrogen.

If hormones are the issue, you have to look at what is causing the hormonal imbalance. You have to analyze what triggers – food, environment, emotional state, and mre – that could be affecting the hormonal balance.

Modern animals are pumped with all kinds of hormones for rapid growth. The hormones are ingested by humans who consume the animal products. Certain industrial pesticides have also been proven to affect hormone levels in both women and men.

Fibroids often start out as cysts. Fibroid cysts are accumulations of mucus in the body. The body might produce an excess of mucus for various reasons – food allergies (lactose), too much sugar and simple starches, animal products, and milk.

Have you seen a milk farm lately? The white substance that called milk is actually mucus and puss from the cow. I mean, mucus in, mucus out.

The body will resort to attempting to cleanse itself using the uterus especially if the liver and kidney are overrun.

The body knows the endometrium wall will shed each month, so the body will use the uterus as a cleansing method if other organ systems are overrun. This presents major problems if there are still too many toxins in the body.

If all the toxins are not released, fibroid cysts form. Cysts turn into tumors that can be benign or cancerous.

Catch the Uterine Fibroid while they are Small

​The best thing a woman can do to prevent having major problems with cysts and fibroid tumors is to prevent them. Or, catch them while they are small.

Listen to me here. I know that doctors have been trained to ignore “small cysts” and “small fibroid tumors.” Or, they’ve been taught to ignore tumors if they are not causing the patient problems. However, small tumors grow into big tumors.

Cysts can multiply and turn into tumors. I would treat small cysts and tumors as a major cry for help of the uterus.

I know women who had gone to the gynecologists for 10 years. Her gynecologists had felt the fibroids every check-up but never said a word to the patient. He didn’t bring it up to the patient until she had multiple baseball sized tumors that required a hysterectomy.

We as Black women have to take our womb health into our own hands. We have to be participatory in our care and advocate for our own best interest.

Know the Signs of Uterine Fibroids

Signs of fibroid tumors include pain in the abdomen, lower back, or pelvis, heavy menstruation, irregular menstruation, painful menstruation, or spotting cramping, distended abdomen, or irregular uterine bleeding.

Women can request a sonogram from their gynecologists or midwife. Ask this important question “did you see any, even tiny, cysts or fibroids?” Also, ask, “where is the fibroid and how big is it?”
With this information, you can go to a holistic practitioner and use natural remedies to attempt to shrink your fibroid tumors. You have this option in most cases before undergoing a risky surgery.
I would love to reach sisters like Porsha Williams who are young, vibrant and wanting children one day.

She deserves to know all her options to care for her womb. We would look at her lifestyle, nutrition, emotional well-being, womb history and much more to determine what caused the fibroids to come in the first place. Since she had the myomectomy (fibroid removal surgery) without changing her lifestyle, the same lifestyle conditions surely caused them to grow back.
We have the power to heal our wombs.

Written By: Freya Morani
18 Comments
Crystal
7/6/2018 09:56:51 pm

Great article. I totally agree that fibroids are preventable. It's in the food we eat and the chemicals that put in our hair.

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RootMama
7/6/2018 09:57:51 pm

Crystal, you bring up an excellent point. I would like to explore the link between perms and fibroids more on the blog. Research has been published directly linking perms to fibroids but the rate of sisters going natural is not happening fast enough. Many sistas are still addicted to the 'creamy crack.'

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Jada IBCLC
7/6/2018 10:05:31 pm

Great post!

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RootMama link
7/11/2018 10:08:31 am

Thanks for the feedback!

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Yolanda
7/6/2018 10:06:01 pm

Thank you for the information.

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RootMama link
7/11/2018 10:08:08 am

You're welcome, I feel that it's important that we get this information out there because it's so detrimental to our health. Thanks for stopping by!

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Keisha link
10/27/2018 09:25:32 am

This is great information. I too have suffered with uterine fibroids. In 2011, I had surgery to remove 2 fibroids thinking it would be a fix to my problem. However, I was misinformed of the possible reoccurrence. Last year, I noticed a change in my menstrual cycle as it began to become heavy. I immediately scheduled an appointment with my Ob/Gyn, only to discover that the fibroids had reoccurred. As, I was full of unbelief and disappointment, I began to try different remedies to dissolve the fibroids.In efforts of trying to shrink the fibriods and become pregnant; my strategy failed. Months went by; the fibriods remained the same and my menstrual cycle symptoms worsen. Furthermore, my husband and I decided to visit a fertility specialist. During our initial visit, we were told that they would look at the size and location of the fibriods to determine whether or not they would need to be removed. I proceeded to complete to diagnosis test to determine the size and location. Unfortunately, I had 3 large fibriods that were pressing on my uterus, and it was recommended to have them surgical removed. In conclusion, 3-weeks ago I had 8 fibriods removed. I'm currently still recovering and working on living a healthy lifestyle. The first step is making healthier food choices. What we but into our bodies has a major affect on our lives. It's amazing how I stumbled across this blog. I must say it's definitely a confirmation for me. Thank you for sharing and God bless you!

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bluehighheels
1/8/2019 02:53:41 pm

Hi Keisha,

Your story is similar to mine. How has the recovery and family planning been going since the 2nd operation?

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Keisha link
1/8/2019 03:49:57 pm

Hi Bluehighheels,

Since my last post I had emergency surgery because there was a fibroid sitting in my cervix that prelapsed from the previous surgery. After the last fibroid was removed, my cycle is normal and I feel great. My doctor said we can start TTC in February. I’m believing God for a healthy pregnancy, a healthy delivery and a healthy baby. I pray that you will receive your hearts desires as well. Wishing you lots of Baby Dust!!

Yoko
1/8/2019 04:19:31 pm

Thanks for this vital information. I have a fibroid as the size of a rice grain and I opted out not to have it surgically removed. It does not bother me. I figure if it’s not broken then don’t fix it !!
However I would like to be able to Conceive a child. So I am interested in other methods to shrink it .

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linda taylor
7/29/2019 09:16:04 am

Getting my uterine fibroid totally shrinked wasn’t easy. But today I am fibroid free and I am A mother, all this happened within a short time when I came across DR LEETU on Facebook and I contacted him for proper treatment. Behold he introduced me to his herbal medicine which I paid for before he delivered it to me , at first I was scared if he was a scam or not but I gave it a try and he delivered the medicine to me . I followed his prescriptions and after 23 days the fibroid was gone and was melted , it came out from my vagina as thick blood . I just want to say thank you Sir for everything , God will continuously bless you . You can call him or message him on WhatsApp on 08139747402 or +2348139747402. you can also email him on DRLEETU99@GMAIL.COM
Jesus will not leave you behind Our case is different
Amen

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Adams Joan
2/23/2020 02:36:31 am

i was 3 years ago diagnosed of fibroid and complicated Endometriosis. My medical condition was heart broken because it was causing my menstrual cramps,bloating before menstrual periods,lower abdominal pressure which result to heavy periods. I was subjected to different medications by my doctor for treatment such as Coenzyme Q10,ibuprofen, Danazol and many more. Despite my visit to several doctors my health wasn't getting better, all they could say was surgery. At the verge of giving up, I went to the internet to search for a treatment at least. But I found a cure instead. In the internet, I read a testimony of a lady who had Fibroid. She shared an e-mail address of the Doctor. Luckily everything seemed to be okay after I took the Herbal Medicine. I wish I could say that’s the end of it because I haven't had any symptoms since then.
Do not expose yourself to more danger, use a herbal remedy that is safe and effective. If interested contact him via email address: Drgodstimehealinghome@gmail.com or WhatsApp +2349063469910

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klaus
5/23/2020 04:20:52 am

ALL THANKS TO BEST DR. ALABI WITH HIS HERBAL MEDICINES MY WIFE WAS COMPLETELY CURED FROM MULTIPLE FIBROID.    It Is my pleasure to comment on this site this is one of the happiest moment of my life to see my wife put to birth. This Awesome Moments makes you a man, I really don't know how to thank DR. ALABI for helping my wife get cured from years of MULTIPLE FIBROID.   I came across DR ALABI  Number +2348155011610  Through a Headline News on the internet about how DR ALABI helped a woman to get cured From Fibroid and so many other with similar body problem, i contacted him and he told me how to get this Herbs, few day later he sent me the Herbal portion Through UPS Courier Delivery service and i got his herbs in my Home within 4 days, which my wife Took every Day for 19 days, and this herbal medicines was able to Shrink My Wife from this  Fibroid Naturally,and now my wife is 7 months Pregnant for our second child, and now she is very okay without No Side Effects whatsoever, If you have any Type of Fibroid, you can also contact him on his Email: address, bestherbalcure@gmail.com  or Call/ WhatsApp Him on +2348155011610   

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kimberly terry
6/21/2020 08:22:02 am

I am kimberly terry from USA,California am here to give my testimony about Dr Madu who helped me cure my fibroids, My advice for everyone female out there is a solution to get rid of fibroids without going through surgery.Am really grateful and thankful for what Dr Madu has done for me and my family. I Was having Fibroids for good three years with no solution, the Fibroid almost took my life and because I was unable to work and I was also loosing lots of money for medication, but one faithful day when I went online, I met lots of testimonies about this great man so I decided to give it a try and to God be the glory he did it. he cured me of my diseases and am so happy and so pleased to Write about him today,I am very happy for the great work he did,



you can contact Dr. Madu by:

Email: dr.madu75@gmail.com  OR

Call/WhatsApp on: +22960067950

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james howell
6/22/2020 03:36:54 pm

my name is james howell from usa new york, Hello viewers am here to appreciate Dr madu for helping my wife to cure her fibriod virus with his herbal medicine. I was so depressed due to my wife predicament, until we came across a lady sharing her testimony about how Dr madu cure her fibriod so we gave a try and contacted him for help so he prepared a herbal medicine and sent to my wife which she took just as he instructed and she was totally cured from fibriod with his herbs and we promised him that we will testify my wife healing to everyone . Dr madu also cure all types of diseases,
you can contact Dr. Madu by:Email: dr.madu75@gmail.com  OR

Call/WhatsApp on: +22960067950

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Rose
7/3/2020 02:00:55 pm

MY FIBROID CURE TESTIMONY THROUGH THE HELP OF DR. ISAH     I am here to appreciate Dr. ISAH for using his herbal Remedies to cure my fibroid Disease, for 4 years i have been living with this Disease and it has been giving me a lot of challenges, i was so Worried because i have be taking Different Drugs to be able to cure this Fibroid but all my effort was in vain. one morning i Was Browsing through the Internet When i saw several Testimonies about Dr.  ISAH  Who have cured several people from fibroid Diseases Using his herbal Medicines and Immediately i contacted Dr. ISAH on his email: drisahjohnson@gmail.com   i told him about my Fibroid Disease and he told me not to worry anymore that i will be cured from this fibroid, he advise me and gave me instruction and which i rightly followed, So he prepare his herbal medicines for me and sent it through DHL Courier Delivery Service  Which i used for 1 month and Everything Was like a Dream to me and my fibroid  was Completely cured. As I am writing this Testimony on this site I am 5 Months Pregnant with my Second Child..... all thanks to Doctor Isah for Restoring my life back   you can also contact Dr. Isah through his email or whatsapp. WHATSAPP:  +2349065613964 EMAIL:  drisahjohnson@gmail.com

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Richard Debra
9/4/2020 06:29:10 am

An amazing testimony on how i conceive and also get cure from my fibroid permanently with his natural herbs , i wonder why people still don't believe that roots and herbs are very essential and fruitful in different aspect, especially when you can't conceive and bear children. I am a living witness because I tried all I could to be pregnant but all to no avail, on this faithful day, i decided to check the net for updates on healthy living and i came across testimonies of lot of women who Dr Onokun has helped with his native herbs to conceive. i decided to put a try because this has been my greatest problem in life so I emailed Dr Onokun, and he told me what to do which i did, after which he sent me some roots and herbs syrup and gave me step by step guild lines on how and when to have sex with my man. I missed my menstrual flow within a short period of taking it, and the doctor confirmed that I am pregnant. I am very glad to tell the world that I just put to bed a bouncing baby boy last week. Contact Dr Onokun for your own testimony on: Dronokunherbalcure@gmail.com Or WhatsApp: +2349064844957  

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Jude
10/27/2020 05:26:45 am

Hello everyone my name is Jude from Indiana and I want to share my testimony on how my wife got cured of fibroid naturally after 8 years of suffering from this abnormal growth in her uterus. We have been married for 5 years and the fibroid has been hampering her ability to conceive.She had this fibroid before we got married. She was told that since the fibroid is not affecting quality of her life, surgery may not be necessary. So she decided not to treat it not until we got married and it became even worse affecting her ability to conceive so we decided to look for a permanent solution. When I discussed it with a colleague at work, she told me that she knows a traditional doctor that can help us with his herbal medicines and my wife will be free and be able to conceive. We decided to give it a try because my wife was afraid of surgery and that was the only option our doctor gave us since the fibroid is severe. So she gave me the contact of Dr. Sani, and I called him and discussed with him, he assured me that after taking his herbal medicines for 3 weeks that my wife's fibroid will be gone and she can go to our doctors for a checkup to confirm it. It sounded too good to be true but we went ahead and gave him a try, after using the herbal medicines for 2 weeks, all my wife symptoms disappeared and I told him about it but he asked that she complete the treatments before going to the doctor for checkup. She completed the treatments and today I am so happy that my wife fibroid is totally gone and we have a son now. There is nothing compared to the joy of parenthood. If you are also suffering from any fibroid, you can contact him too, you might be the next person to share testimony. You can contact Dr. Sani by Email at: perfectherbalcure@gmail.com OR Call/WhatsApp on: +2348118184266

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