| dc.description.abstract | In alternative management of fibroids in the community, many plants have been used in traditional herbal medicines in an attempt to treat women with uterine fibroids. The plants and herbal formulations discussed in this study are used to shrink uterine fibroids. Other treatments are used to address abnormal bleeding, uterine cramping, urinary frequency and digestive problems. The herbal remedies are reported to slowly reduce the size of fibroids and control further growth of new ones, thus preventing the occurrence of complications caused by fibroids such as urinary problems, dysmenorrhea, anaemia due to prolonged heavy bleeding and other symptoms associated with it. With alternative therapies, the woman may avoid the surgical operation thus saving money and still continue with daily living activities and most importantly, saves the woman’s fertility. The findings of study will close the existing knowledge gap on fibroid management at community level and provide knowledge on the available options available to women who do not wish to go for conventional methods of fibroid management | en_US |
