Women's Health

Fibroids & Endometriosis

Reduce estrogen dominance, shrink estrogen-driven tissue, and quiet pelvic inflammation with vitex, DIM, curcumin, green tea, and traditional castor-oil packs.

Prevention

Key nutrients: DIM/I3C, calcium-D-glucarate, magnesium, vitamin D, omega-3, B-complex (especially B6), iron (if heavy bleeding), curcumin, EGCG.

Eat regularly: Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, kale), flaxseed (lignans), berries, leafy greens, beets, wild fish, turmeric, ginger. Avoid conventional dairy, soy isolates, alcohol, and plastics (xenoestrogens).

Filter water, swap plastic for glass/stainless, switch to fragrance-free personal care, and support liver detox — the liver is the body's main estrogen-clearance organ.

Vitex (chasteberry)

HerbModerate evidence

40 mg extract daily in the morning for 3–6 months — supports progesterone and rebalances estrogen dominance.

DIM (diindolylmethane)

OtherModerate evidence

100–200 mg/day — shifts estrogen metabolism toward the protective 2-hydroxy pathway and away from proliferative metabolites.

Curcumin

HerbStrong evidence

1000 mg curcumin with piperine 2×/day — inhibits estrogen-driven cell proliferation and quiets pelvic inflammation.

Green tea (EGCG)

HerbStrong evidence

800 mg EGCG/day for 4+ months — clinical trials show significant fibroid shrinkage and symptom relief.

Castor oil packs

HerbTraditional use

Warm castor-oil-soaked flannel over the lower abdomen 3–5×/week for 45–60 min — traditional remedy that improves lymphatic flow and eases pelvic congestion.

⚠ Cautions: Avoid during menstruation, pregnancy, or active bleeding.

Flaxseed

FoodModerate evidence

2 tbsp freshly ground daily — lignans modulate estrogen and bind excess for elimination.

Calcium-D-glucarate

OtherModerate evidence

500 mg 2×/day — supports liver phase-II detox and prevents reabsorption of estrogen metabolites.

Vitamin D3

VitaminStrong evidence

2000–5000 IU/day — low vitamin D strongly correlates with fibroid growth; repletion slows it.

A note of caution. Natural doesn't mean risk-free. Herbs and supplements can interact with medications, affect pregnancy, or worsen certain conditions. Speak with a qualified clinician before starting a new regimen, especially if you take prescriptions.