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Types of Estrogen Series: Synthetic Estrogen……What is it?

May 22, 2023 by Sheveland Beard Leave a Comment

During this series, we will discuss the different types of Estrogen! Fibroidology will blog about different types of estrogen with Synthetic Estrogen being the subject of the hour.  Estrogen is a hormone produced in humans assigned female at birth, produced by the ovaries that play an essential role in sexual and reproductive health as well as regulates important processes in your skeletal, cardiovascular, and central nervous systems. What do you think of when you hear the word synthetic? I’ll wait……

When I hear the word synthetic, I think plastic, fake, made up or even cheap. Did I wear synthetic hair or like fake things growing up? Of course, I did, but is it better worn as a hairstyle or nails versus being ingested right?!? Synthetic estrogen is an estrogen made outside of the body, produced for medicinal use. But if the body produces estrogen naturally, why is a synthetic form needed? Estrogen that naturally occurs in the body is known as endogenous estrogen. While a synthetic estrogen is derived from the urine of a pregnant Mare or female horse. Yes, you read that right!!! This process is completed by synthesizing and manufacturing their estrogen and progesterone. Synthetic hormones do not naturally occur in the body and are made in a lab. Although these hormones can mimic natural hormones and can have a positive effect on our body, it could come at a cost. Synthetic estrogen can occupy estrogen receptors (sometimes they occupy the receptors too long) in the body, absorb, metabolize, and excrete differently in the body. Synthetic Estrogen include the following ethinyl estradiol, estradiol valerate, estropipate, conjugate esterified estrogen, and quinestrol. Don’t stress out about the names or how to pronounce these types of estrogen, I just wanted to mention them so that you can recognize them in passing or while doing your research.

So why do some women choose to take synthetic estrogen? Some women want to prevent or postpone pregnancy via oral contraceptives (ethinyl estradiol) by preventing ovulation. While other women rely on synthetic hormones to help reduce symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, moodiness and even hair loss. Synthetic Hormones can be consumed via oral meds, patches, or gels. Despite the choice to introduce synthetic estrogen into any women’s lifestyle, there are positive and negative results to its use(s). Estrogen has positive effects on 1-cardiovascular tissue and health, 2-improves muscle mass and bone density, 3-boost mood, 4-improves sex and 5-protects the brain by maintaining proper blood flow along with the benefits mentioned before. The negative side effects include: 1- Breast tenderness, 2-bloating, 3-hair loss, 4- weight gain, 5- Breast cancer, 6-heart disease, 7- stroke, 8-gallbladder disease and 9- birth control specifically is a group 1 carcinogen.

Synthetic estrogen may yield quicker results of what each individual is wanting to achieve, but there are some natural ways to increase estrogen. Legumes, dark chocolate, flaxseed, garlic, DHEA, vitamin D, dong qui and red clover are dietary additions that can be added to naturally increase estrogen.

When deciding to consider taking synthetic estrogen for whatever reasons, consult your physician, do your own research, weigh the pros and cons and discuss your goals for this form of hormone therapy.

I hope you found this blog informative. Like I stated in the opening, we will discuss several types of synthetic estrogen, with our next discussions being, Xenoestrogen and Phytoestrogen, both also made outside of the body.

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Tracie P’s Journey With Fibroids

May 9, 2023 by Sheveland Beard Leave a Comment

Tracie P

During the month of April, I asked that women share their journey with fibroids so that other women will know that they are not alone. As different women shared their stories treatments, diets, symptoms, embarrassments, struggles, pregnancies and results varied. As I share the story of Tracie P below, keep in mind there is not cookie cutter answer to shrinking fibroids. Just like a recipe, several people could have the same recipe but add their own individual touch to change the taste, texture or feel and the same applies to your journey. One woman could shrink her fibroids from diet alone, another woman would shrink her fibroids by steaming every day, another woman getting rid of her fibroids by having surgery and another woman could shrink her fibroids from steaming, working out and dietary changes. Same diagnosis of having fibroids (represents the recipe) but different approaches to treating/shrinking fibroids (your spin/touch on the recipe). Let Tracie’s story not be a story of comparison, but a story of hope that you find the recipe that works for your body to shrink fibroids naturally or surgically. Below I present to you the Journey of Tracie P in her words…

I remember being told I have a few fibroids, maybe around 2013/14 or so, but not to worry about them at that time. They were small and not concerning. Fast forward to 2017-18, periods started to become more heavy and painful. My MD stated they were much bigger. I started having accident after accident, using tampons and pads which would fill up within minutes. The ultimate accident which had me take action was when I stopped in Marietta, GA to change my pad and by the time I arrived at my destination on Howell Mill (maybe a 10-15min drive) I had bled out onto my (rental car) seat. It was so alarming and embarrassing. After going to the doctor, we found a polyp within my uterine line. I was presented with two choices: 1) let’s get rid of the polyp or 2) start working on the fibroids. Since the polyp would hinder the ability to get pregnant, we decided to remove the polyp (2019) in hopes that would give me relief. Well, removing the polyp only opened up the gates. My cycles were WORSE. Given the other option of fibroid removal, I decided to get the UFE. At that time the biggest Fibroid was 10cm. Taking over my entire uterus. We couldn’t even see the other fibroids and my poor bladder was dern near flat. Dr. Lipman did my UFE (Sept 2019) and almost immediately I had relief. Had my cycle during my recovering period and it was almost non-existent. But whewww that recovery period was so painful, at the 11th day, I was back to normal.
Found out (when I got pregnant) the big one only shrunk down to 5cm. But
I was able to have my baby (still experienced pain during my pregnancy from that bigger fibroid, but We made it! Still dealing with a little pain, but not as great as before.

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Fibroidoloy: A Moment with Keli Garza

March 23, 2023 by Sheveland Beard Leave a Comment

Fibroidology’s first interview with Keli Garza the founder of Steamy Chick to learn about fibroids, steaming and so much more. If you would like more information about my journey with fibroids or looking for information to manage fibroids check out this blog www.fibroidology.com or follow me on IG @fibroidology. To learn more about Keli and Steamy Chick check out www.steamychick.com or follow her on IG @steamychick.

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Sunbathe Your Yoni…Just Do It

March 21, 2023 by Sheveland Beard Leave a Comment

“There are actually 5 doctors I go by: Doctor sleep, Doctor diet, Doctor sun, Dr. Nutrition  and Dr. Spirit”~ Eryka Badu. Nature heals everything, the earth, wind, rain and fire… the elements. All aspects of the elements are needed for overall BALANCE. Sunlight is our medicine and absorbs through our skin to give us energy, provides vitamin D, responsible for cellular repair and much more.

Have you ever seen or heard of sunbathers?  Do you recall seeing a line of people laying in the sun? Well this is really no different, let your yoni in on the fun and get some sun. If you have the luxury to go outdoors, please do, but if not find a window in your home that receives the most sunlight. Once you find the perfect spot with the right amount of sun, lay down in the nude or in a dress and  allow the rays of the sun to touch your yoni/womb inside and out and meditate 10-20 minutes.  Meditate, recite positive affirmations and just lay and absorb the warmth.

Have you ever walked outside and do you remember how if felt for the the sun to shine on your face or the wind graze your cheek? Wasn’t that a great feeling? Imagine how your yoni will feel receiving/feeling nature.

Sunbathing your yoni had the following benefits:

  • Promotes health and longevity of the physical body
  • Increase creativity
  • Healthy Libido
  • Balanced sexual energy 
  • Increasing fertility
  • Restores balance from disease such as fibroids, endometriosis ,pcos

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Organic versus Commercial Pad Experiment

March 10, 2023 by Sheveland Beard Leave a Comment

A video repeating an experiment performed by Andrea Donsky, founder of Naturally Savvy has been done. Manufactured pads ( Always and Kotex) and an organic pad (Seventh Generation) will be burned and compared to one another! Enjoy! Please be sure to visit my blog at www.fibroidology.com

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A Trip Down Memory Lane..If you Light It, It Will Burn

March 8, 2023 by Sheveland Beard Leave a Comment

This is a video from 2016 when I initially started Fibroidology, to illustrate how toxic commercial pads were because of their ingredients. Toxic ingredients include: unknown fragrance chemicals, dioxins and furans, pesticides, adhesive chemicals just to name a few.

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Types of Estrogen Series: Synthetic Estrogen…. What is it? Click on the link on the bio or story to read more. #browngirlbloggers#changeyourlife#womensupportingwomen#knowyourworth#fibroids#padsandtampons#healthyliving#keeptrying#positivevibes#positiveenergy#designyourlife#fibroidology#healthy#pads#tampons#naturalhealing#changethewayyouthink#wecanwearwhite#uteruspride#heal#nature#dietarychanges#birthcontrolpill#carcinogens #prosandconsofestrogen#typesofestrogen

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During the month of April, I asked that women share their journey with fibroids so that other women will know that they are not alone. As different women shared their stories treatments, diets, symptoms, embarrassments, struggles, pregnancies and results varied. As I share the story of Tracie P below, keep in mind there is not cookie cutter answer to shrinking fibroids. Just like a recipe, several people could have the same recipe but add their own individual touch to change the taste, texture or feel and the same applies to your journey. One woman could shrink her fibroids from diet alone, another woman would shrink her fibroids by steaming every day, another woman getting rid of her fibroids by having surgery and another woman could shrink her fibroids from steaming, working out and dietary changes. Same diagnosis of having fibroids (represents the recipe) but different approaches to treating/shrinking fibroids (your spin/touch on the recipe). Let Tracie’s story not be a story of comparison, but a story of hope that you find the recipe that works for your body to shrink fibroids naturally or surgically. Below I present to you the Journey of Tracie P in her words…

To read her story use this link https://www.fibroidology.com/2023/05/09/tracie-ps-journey-with-fibroids/ or click the link in the bio .#browngirlbloggers#changeyourlife#womensupportingwomen#knowyourworth#fibroids#padsandtampons#healthyliving#keeptrying#positivevibes#positiveenergy#designyourlife#fibroidology#healthy#pads#tampons#naturalhealing#changethewayyouthink#wecanwearwhite#uteruspride#heal#nature#dietarychanges

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Before you try vaginal steaming… Repost from @steamychick

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Estrogen Dominance is one of the causes of fibroids/fibroid growth, but did you know there are several types of estrogen. Follow @fibroidology for the next blog series about estrogen. .#browngirlbloggers#changeyourlife#womensupportingwomen#knowyourworth#fibroids#padsandtampons#healthyliving#keeptrying#positivevibes#positiveenergy#designyourlife#fibroidology#healthy#pads#tampons#naturalhealing#changethewayyouthink#wecanwearwhite#uteruspride#heal#nature#dietarychanges
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Thank you ladies for sharing your fibroid journey. Your journey can help others! Tracie P is the winner of this patch! #browngirlbloggers#changeyourlife#womensupportingwomen#knowyourworth#fibroids#padsandtampons#healthyliving#keeptrying#positivevibes#positiveenergy#designyourlife#fibroidology#healthy#pads#tampons#naturalhealing#changethewayyouthink#wecanwearwhite#uteruspride#heal#nature#dietarychanges
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Thank you to all the ladies that have shared their journey with fibroids with @fibroidology. There is still time to dm me your story and win this patch and a feature on my blog. The deadline is 4/16/23 at midnight! .#browngirlbloggers#changeyourlife#womensupportingwomen#knowyourworth#fibroids#padsandtampons#healthyliving#keeptrying#positivevibes#positiveenergy#designyourlife#fibroidology#healthy#pads#tampons#naturalhealing#changethewayyouthink#wecanwearwhite#uteruspride#heal#nature#dietarychanges#fibroidsawareness#fibroidjourney#shareyourstory

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Some exciting things are happening with @fibroidology. Join @mel.doula and I for our first guided meditation to heal our wombs 4/22 @630am. .#browngirlbloggers#changeyourlife#womensupportingwomen#knowyourworth#fibroids#padsandtampons#healthyliving#keeptrying#positivevibes#positiveenergy#designyourlife#fibroidology#healthy#pads#tampons#naturalhealing#changethewayyouthink#wecanwearwhite#uteruspride#heal#nature#dietarychanges#meditation #wombhealing #wombwellness

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Steaming Lotus open this weekend… book with the link in the bio or call 404-282-5424If you have fibroids, vaginal dryness, cramps or any womb issues.  Win the patch in the next pic by sharing your fibroid story.. winner will be chosen on 4/16. #browngirlbloggers#changeyourlife#womensupportingwomen#knowyourworth#fibroids#padsandtampons#healthyliving#keeptrying#positivevibes#positiveenergy#designyourlife#fibroidology#healthy#pads#tampons#naturalhealing#changethewayyouthink#wecanwearwhite#uteruspride#heal#nature#dietarychanges
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