{"id":2466,"date":"2026-07-09T11:31:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T10:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/?p=2466"},"modified":"2026-07-09T11:31:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T10:31:15","slug":"listening-to-your-body-cos-guide-to-fibroids-holistic-healing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/index.php\/2026\/07\/09\/listening-to-your-body-cos-guide-to-fibroids-holistic-healing\/","title":{"rendered":"Listening to Your Body: \u00c7O\u2019s Guide to Fibroids &#038; Holistic Healing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As it\u2019s July, <\/span><b>Fibroid Awareness Month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, I was incredibly honored to partner with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Telegraph<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to deliver an educational presentation on uterine fibroids. It was a true blessing to share a room with so many women and speak about something I am deeply passionate about, rooted not just in a clinical textbook, but in my own lived experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just over a year ago, the <\/span><b>Her Body, Her Power<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> community was born while I was still physically and emotionally recovering from a major surgery I wasn&#8217;t sure I\u2019d ever fully overcome. Yet, here we are today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My own journey started when I discovered I had a fibroid that rapidly grew from <\/span><b>10cm to a staggering 15cm<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in just a matter of months. Navigating that terrifying growth changed everything for me. It forced me to research, ask hard questions, and fiercely advocate for myself when the medical system wasn&#8217;t doing it for me. I couldn&#8217;t find the soft, supportive, and informed community I desperately needed during my recovery, so I built it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because early awareness makes all the difference, let\u2019s dive into what your body might be trying to tell you, what causes these growths, and how we can take our power back through holistic nutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Section 1: Fibroids 101 \u2014 What &amp; Where?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we look at how to heal, we have to understand what we are dealing with. <\/span><b>Uterine fibroids<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are non-cancerous growths of muscle and fibrous tissue that develop in or around the uterus. They are incredibly common, particularly among Black women, and many people live with them for years without ever knowing, until the symptoms begin to disrupt daily life.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2469\" style=\"width: 1376px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2469\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2469\" src=\"https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2.png\" alt=\"An anatomical diagram illustration of a uterus labeling where submucosal, intramural, cervical, and subserosal fibroids grow.\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2.png 1366w, https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2-1280x720.png 1280w, https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1366px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2469\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Where They Grow<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on where they choose to grow, they can impact your body differently:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Intramural:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Growing within the muscular wall of the uterus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Subserosal:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Developing on the outside surface of the uterus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Submucosal:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Growing just underneath the inner lining of the uterus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cervical:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Developing in the neck of the womb (cervix).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Fibroid Size Guide: Seed to Melon<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Size doesn\u2019t always equal severity, but tracking it matters. To put it into perspective, fibroids generally fall into brackets ranging from the size of a seed to a melon.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2470\" style=\"width: 1376px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2470\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2470\" src=\"https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3.png\" alt=\"A fibroid size guide comparison chart sizing uterine fibroids to a blueberry, cherry, lemon, and melon with corresponding measurements and symptoms.\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3.png 1366w, https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3-1280x720.png 1280w, https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/cigdemozkan.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1366px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2470\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fibroids Vary In Size<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>Common Symptoms to Look For: Let\u2019s Break It Down 1 by 1<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body speaks to you in whispers before it screams. If you are experiencing any of the following, it\u2019s time to investigate:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Heavy or prolonged menstrual periods:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> And I mean <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">truly<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> heavy. Soaking through protection, passing clots, and bleeding so significantly that it affects your ability to leave the house, go to work, or live your life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bloating, pelvic pain, or pressure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That persistent, uncomfortable feeling of fullness or heavy pressure in your lower abdomen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pain during sex:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is so often suffered in silence because women feel embarrassed to raise it with their doctors. You should never have to compromise your comfort.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Frequent urination or constipation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As fibroids expand, they physically press on surrounding organs like your bladder and bowel, disrupting your normal habits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Severe fatigue:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This one is so deeply underestimated. Women are consistently told they are &#8220;just tired.&#8221; They are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> just tired, many are dealing with anemia from chronic blood loss, and their bodies are working overtime just to function.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fertility and pregnancy challenges:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Depending on their location, certain fibroids can impact your reproductive path.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No symptoms at all:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Critically, some women have absolutely no symptoms. Which is exactly why regular check-ins with your body and your doctor matter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If something feels wrong, <\/span><b>you are not overreacting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You know your body better than anyone else. Trust it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Section 2: Why Do Fibroids Grow?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fibroids don&#8217;t appear out of nowhere; they grow in response to internal and external triggers. When working with women in our community, I focus on the <\/span><b>five interconnected factors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that fuel their development:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hormonal Imbalance (Estrogen Dominance):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fibroids are highly sensitive to estrogen. When your liver is overwhelmed and cannot efficiently clear excess estrogen, it recirculates in the body and literally feeds the fibroid growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inflammatory Foods:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Diets high in refined sugar, processed dairy, and factory-farmed red meat trigger systemic inflammation that directly affects the uterus and digestion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Toxic Exposures:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Everyday products contain hormone-mimicking chemicals called <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">xenoestrogens<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Think BPA plastics, non-organic tampons, and heavily fragranced hair products and lotions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Genetics &amp; Family History:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your mother, aunt, or sister had fibroids, your genetic risk is higher but remember, your lifestyle choices still hold immense power.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chronic Stress &amp; Poor Sleep:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> High stress levels mean elevated cortisol, which completely disrupts your progesterone-to-estrogen balance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Section 3: The \u00c7O Womb-Healing Nutrition Blueprint<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a trainee nutritionist, this is where I want to give you your power back. We cannot always control our genetics, but we can change what we put on our plates to support liver detoxification, calm inflammation, and stabilise blood sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Foods to Focus On (The Fibroid Fighters)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cruciferous Veggies &amp; Leafy Greens:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Broccoli, kale, and cabbage contain compounds that help your liver safely package and flush out excess estrogen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fiber-Rich Foods:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chia seeds, lentils, and oats keep your bowels moving, which is essential because regular elimination is how your body gets rid of spent hormones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Omega-3 Fatty Acids:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wild salmon, sardines, and flaxseeds act as natural anti-inflammatories to soothe pelvic pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Iron &amp; Vitamin C:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Spinach, pumpkin seeds, and quinoa paired with vitamin C help replenish the blood lost during heavy cycles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Foods to Limit (The Fibroid Fuel)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To give your uterus the best environment to heal, try to drastically reduce or eliminate <\/span><b>refined sugars, processed dairy, alcohol, caffeine, and processed meats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These foods cause rapid blood sugar spikes, which increase insulin and subsequently trigger estrogen dominance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Are You Listening?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your body is talking to you. Are you listening?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You now know what fibroids are, what feeds them, and what fights them. You know what signs to look for and what questions to ask your doctor. Trust your symptoms, advocate fiercely for yourself, and remember that you deserve to be heard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don&#8217;t have to walk this healing journey alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Join the Movement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Want to learn more about how to align your nutrition with your cycle? <\/span><b>[Sign up for our community newsletter here]<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or follow our daily healing tips on Instagram at <\/span><b>[@herbodyherpower]<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Let\u2019s grow and heal together!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Disclaimer:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The information shared in this blog post is based on my personal lived experience, recovery journey, and training in holistic nutrition. It is intended for educational and awareness purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please always consult with your doctor or a qualified healthcare professional if you have any concerns or specific questions about your health.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As it\u2019s July, Fibroid Awareness Month, I was incredibly honored to partner with The Telegraph to deliver an educational presentation on uterine fibroids. 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