EP 420 Fibroids Explained: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options with Dr Bryan Treacy.

Did you know that up to 75% of women develop fibroids at some point in their lives? In this episode, I speak with Dr. Bryan Treacy about what fibroids are, how they can affect your health, and the treatment options available. Also we clarify some confusion from our last conversation on fibroids and blood flow. We cover: What fibroids are and why they form Case studies, including women with multiple fibroids How fibroids contribute to heavy menstrual bleeding Different causes of heavy bleeding in the presence of fibroids Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) and why it’s offered Fibroid recurrence after myomectomy Recurrent polyps after menopause and distinguishing polyps from cancer- Gaslighting in women’s healthcare – when women are not heard, misdiagnosed or prescribed unnecessary medications *Point of Reference mentioned in the conversation; How fibroids can cause heavy bleeding: Increased surface area of the uterine lining = Submucosal fibroids stretch the lining, causing more tissue to shed. Distortion of the uterus = Fibroids interfere with normal uterine contractions, prolonging bleeding. Fragile blood vessels = Fibroids can form abnormal vessels that rupture easily. Local hormonal signaling = Fibroids can produce signals that overstimulate the endometrium. Venous congestion = Large fibroids compress veins, causing blood pooling. If you’re curious about fibroid treatments or want to better understand your options, this episode is a must-watch. Dr BryanTreacy is an esteemed Ob/Gyn with over thirty years of experience, his mission is to empower individuals on their health journey. Dr. Treacy's transition from traditional medicine to health consulting and coaching has opened new avenues for personalized and intuitive healthcare. Dr Treacy has performed hundreds of hysterectomies and delivered just as many babies during his years of practice. His experience and expertise is invaluable to us all. Connect with Dr Treacy here; YouTube - ‪‪@healthwithoutrisk‬ Website - https://www.healthwithoutrisk.com/about LinkedIn - / bryantreacy Instagram - / healthwithoutrisk 👉 If you would like to support the podcast and my ability to continue them, it would really mean a lot to me if you bought me a coffee - I do LOVE coffee! Thank you so much for your continued support and generosity. https://buymeacoffee.com/cmhthanks Chemaine xo 🛑 DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. 📌 Please subscribe for more expert interviews on women’s health, hormones, and fertility. 💬 Comment below with your questions about fibroids or share your story, we’d love to hear from you!