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Quick Hits: Decoding Fibroids: Unmasking Causes & Effective Solutions

The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health

Release Date: 07/14/2026

Quick Hits: Decoding Fibroids: Unmasking Causes & Effective Solutions

The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health

Welcome to Quick Hits — where we bring you the most impactful moments from past episodes in under 15 minutes. Today’s clip comes from one of our most replayed conversations. If you want the full episode, check the link in the description below. This weeks quick hit we are jumping right into a very important topic: uterine fibroids. Maybe you have experience with fibroids, or maybe you do not even really know what they are yet. Either way, this is a conversation every woman should understand. Fibroids are incredibly common. It is estimated that up to 75 to 80 percent of women may...

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This weeks quick hit we are jumping right into a very important topic: uterine fibroids.

Maybe you have experience with fibroids, or maybe you do not even really know what they are yet. Either way, this is a conversation every woman should understand.

Fibroids are incredibly common. It is estimated that up to 75 to 80 percent of women may develop fibroids during their lifetime, and many women have them without even knowing they are there.

They are also highly prevalent in perimenopause, which is when many women start noticing heavier periods, more pelvic pressure, more bloating, more pain, worsening PMS, and new urinary symptoms.

In this episode, we go deep into what fibroids are, how they may impact your body and hormones, what symptoms to watch for, and what you can do to better understand, prevent, or reduce the growth of uterine fibroids.

This is especially important because fibroids are not just a “period problem.” They can affect bleeding, iron levels, fertility, pelvic pain, bladder symptoms, sex, and quality of life.

And no, you should not have to just suffer through it because “that’s normal for women.”

In This Episode, We Cover:

What uterine fibroids are and why they are so common
Which age group is most likely to be diagnosed with fibroids
Why fibroids are especially common in perimenopause
The hormones that influence fibroid growth
Common signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids
Where women may feel pain or pressure from fibroids
How fibroids can affect periods, bleeding, fertility, and quality of life
What to do if you think you may have fibroids
Common urinary symptoms associated with fibroids
Why painful intercourse may be a sign of fibroids
Important contributing factors behind fibroid development and growth
Which hormone fibroids are most sensitive to
Why xenoestrogens may matter and how to reduce exposure
Which vitamin may be important for fibroid prevention
Why certain peptides may not be appropriate for women with a history of fibroids

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