Dr. Chi's Health Care Chronicles

30/03/2026

FIBROID SERIES 4
“Common Symptoms Many Women Ignore”

ENGLISH VERSION

Many women have fibroids but do not know.

Why?

Because the symptoms are often ignored or mistaken for “normal period problems.”

Here are some common warning signs of fibroids many women overlook:

1. Very Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

If your period is so heavy that you:

• Change pad every 1–2 hours
• Pass large blood clots
• Your period lasts more than 7 days

This is not normal and should be checked.

2. Persistent Lower Abdominal Swelling

Some women notice their stomach getting bigger even when they are not pregnant.

Large fibroids can cause abdominal enlargement.

3. Severe Menstrual Pain

Painful periods that make it difficult to:

• Go to work
• Perform daily activities
• Sleep well

could be a sign of fibroids or other gynecological conditions.

4. Frequent Urination

Fibroids can press on the bladder, causing women to urinate frequently, even when they have not taken much water.

5. Difficulty Getting Pregnant

Some fibroids can interfere with fertility depending on their size and location in the uterus.

Important

Not every woman with fibroids will have symptoms.

But if you notice any of these signs, it is important to see a doctor for proper evaluation.

Early diagnosis can help prevent complications.

PIDGIN VERSION

Many women get fibroid but dem no know.

Why?

Because dem dey ignore the symptoms or think say na normal period problem.

1. Heavy menstrual flow

If your period too heavy like this:

• You dey change pad every 1–2 hours
• Big blood clot dey come out
• Period pass 7 days

Abeg check am.

2. Belle dey swell

Some women notice say their stomach dey get bigger even though dem no get pregnancy.

Big fibroid fit cause this.

3. Serious menstrual pain

If period pain too much reach where you no fit:

• Go work
• Do normal activities
• Sleep well

You need medical check.

4. You dey urinate too often

Fibroid fit press bladder and make person dey urinate plenty times.

5. Difficulty getting pregnant

Some fibroids fit affect fertility depending on where dem dey for the womb.

Important

No be every woman wey get fibroid go see symptoms.

But if you notice any of these signs, abeg see doctor for proper check.

25/03/2026

FIBROID SERIES – 3
“Foods That May Help Women With Fibroids”

ENGLISH VERSION

If you have fibroids, what you eat every day can make a difference.

While some foods may encourage fibroids to grow, other foods may help support hormone balance and reduce inflammation in the body.

These foods may help women living with fibroids:

🥦 1. Vegetables

Especially green vegetables like:

• Ugwu (pumpkin leaves)
• Spinach
• Broccoli
• Kale

They contain fiber and antioxidants that help the body regulate hormones.

🍎 2. Fruits

Fruits provide vitamins and natural antioxidants that support overall health.

Good examples include:

• Apples
• Oranges
• Berries
• Pawpaw (papaya)

🌾 3. Whole Grains

Unlike refined carbohydrates, whole grains release sugar slowly in the body.

Examples:

• Oats
• Brown rice
• Whole wheat
• Millet

🫘 4. Beans and Legumes

Beans are rich in fiber and plant protein, which may help maintain better hormone balance.

Examples:

• Beans
• Lentils
• Chickpeas

🥑 5. Healthy Fats

Healthy fats help reduce inflammation in the body.

Examples:

• Avocado
• Nuts
• Olive oil
• Seeds

⚠️ Important to remember:

These foods do not magically remove fibroids, but they may help support a healthier body environment.

Good diet + medical care = better management.

If you have symptoms like heavy bleeding, severe pain, or abdominal swelling, please see a doctor.

PIDGIN VERSION

If you get fibroid, wetin you dey chop fit really matter.

Some food fit make fibroid worse, but some food fit help your body balance hormones and reduce inflammation.

Food wey fit help women wey get fibroid include:

🥦 Vegetables

Especially green vegetables like:

• Ugwu
• Spinach
• Broccoli

Dem get fiber and antioxidants wey help body regulate hormones.

🍎 Fruits

Fruits get plenty vitamins wey help body stay healthy.

Examples:

• Apple
• Orange
• Pawpaw
• Berries

🌾 Whole grains

Whole grains no dey quickly turn to sugar for body like white carbs.

Examples:

• Oats
• Brown rice
• Millet

🫘 Beans

Beans get fiber and plant protein wey fit help hormone balance.

🥑 Healthy fats

Examples:

• Avocado (pear)
• Nuts
• Seeds

Dem help reduce inflammation for body.

⚠️ Make you remember:

These foods no be magic cure for fibroid.

But dem fit help your body manage am better.

If you dey get heavy bleeding, serious pain, or belle swelling, abeg see doctor.

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23/03/2026

FIBROID SERIES-2

“The Foods That May Be Making Your Fibroids Worse”

ENGLISH VERSION

You may be treating fibroids…
But still feeding it every day.

Yes — from your kitchen.

Some of the foods we eat regularly can increase hormones in the body, especially estrogen and insulin — and this can encourage fibroids to grow bigger over time.

⚠️ Foods to be careful with:

1. Excess Sugar
Soft drinks, sweets, sugary tea…

Too much sugar → increases insulin → can worsen hormone imbalance → may support fibroid growth.

2. Refined Carbohydrates
White bread, pastries, noodles, cakes, garri (in excess)

These foods quickly turn to sugar in the body and can cause repeated insulin spikes.

3. Processed Foods
Sausages, canned foods, fast food

They may increase inflammation in the body — and fibroids thrive in an inflamed environment.

4. Hormone-Treated Meats
Some poultry and meats may contain added hormones.

Excess hormones in the body can contribute to fibroid growth.

🚨 The truth:

It’s not that these foods “create” fibroids overnight…

But eating them regularly, in large amounts, may make existing fibroids grow faster.

✅ What should you do?

You don’t have to stop eating everything overnight.

Start small:
• Reduce sugar
• Cut down on white carbs
• Eat more natural foods

Your daily food choices matter more than you think.

PIDGIN VERSION

You dey treat fibroid…
But you still dey feed am everyday.

Yes o — from your kitchen.

Some food wey we dey chop fit scatter hormone balance for body, and this one fit make fibroid grow pass before.

⚠️ Food wey you suppose reduce:

1. Too much sugar
Soft drink, sweet, sugar for tea…

Too much sugar fit increase insulin → scatter hormones → fibroid fit grow.

2. White carbohydrates
White bread, cake, biscuit, noodles, garri (if na everyday plenty plenty)

All these dey quickly turn to sugar for body.

3. Processed food
Sausage, canned food, fast food

E dey cause inflammation — and fibroid like that kind environment.

4. Some meat (especially processed or hormone-treated)
Too much hormone for body fit make fibroid worse.

🚨 Make you hear truth:

No be say these food go suddenly cause fibroid…

But if you dey chop am regularly, e fit make the fibroid grow faster.

✅ Wetin you fit start to do:

No need panic.

Just start small small:
• Reduce sugar
• Reduce white carbs
• Chop more natural food

Wetìn you dey chop fit dey affect your body pass wetin you think.

“You fit dey treat fibroid… but still dey feed am everyday 😳👇🏽”

21/03/2026

Sleep is very important.
It’s recommended to sleep for at least 7 hours, the same time everyday

16/03/2026

16/03/2026

FIBROID SERIES – EPISODE 1

“What Many Women Don’t Know About Fibroids”

Pidgin Version

Many women get fibroid but dem no even know.

Fibroid na growth wey dey grow for woman womb. E no be cancer, but e fit still cause plenty problem.

Some women fit dey live with am for years without symptoms, but some women dey get:

• Heavy menstrual flow
• Belle dey swell
• Serious menstrual pain
• Urinating plenty times
• Difficulty to get pregnant

But one thing wey many people no know be say:

Wetìn you dey chop every day fit affect how fibroid dey grow.

Some type of food fit increase hormones for body wey fit make fibroid grow bigger.

For this series we go talk about:

• Food wey fit make fibroid worse
• Food wey fit help control fibroid
• Early signs to watch for
• When to see doctor

Follow this series. E fit help you or someone wey you know.

English Version

Many women have fibroids and don’t even know it.

Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in the womb (uterus). Some women live with them for years without symptoms, while others experience:

• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• Abdominal swelling
• Severe menstrual pain
• Frequent urination
• Difficulty getting pregnant

But here is something many women are not told:

Your daily diet and lifestyle may influence how fibroids grow.

Some foods and habits can increase hormones in the body that may encourage fibroids to grow bigger.

In this series, we will talk about:
• Foods that may encourage fibroid growth
• Foods that may help control fibroids
• Early warning signs
• When to see a doctor

Follow this series. It may help someone you know.

14/03/2026

No be every sickness be village people.

Sometimes na:

Stress

No sleep

Bad diet