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353BOral Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives can be used to reduce bleeding by 30-50 % in most women with fibroids. How? They work by introducing more female hormones into the endometrial lining of the uterus which controls a woman’ s menstrual flow.
Some studies also indicate that the hormones found in oral contraceptives help tor educe the size of fibroids; although there are other studies which refute this claim. Still, many women report good results with this method of treatment.
354 BProgestins
Using a synthetic form of progesterone such as Provera or Magace seem to help fibroid patients better control excessive bleeding caused by the tumors. Although not labeled specifically for use in treating fibroids, progestins do seem to offer some relief for many patients.
355BTranaxamic Acid
A drug that actually keeps blood clots from dissolving, Tranaxmic Acid has been studied for use in reducing fibroid bleeding and seems to offer some real relief. It is not, however, commonly used among physicians and is still in the research stages as a viable fibroid remedy.
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