Ask Auntie Eve: Fibroids & Womb Wellness
Five non-surgical methods for addressing fibroids.
Put ten Black women in a room, and eight will have fibroids by fifty.
That hits hard. And too often, we’re left with a diagnosis and a surgery date — no real why, no plan, no deeper conversation.
But fibroids don’t just show up. They grow in conditions shaped by stress, poor nutrition, generational wear-and-tear — and silence.
This week in Ask Auntie Eve, we’re breaking that silence. Because your womb isn’t broken — and you’re not powerless.
We’re digging into what it really takes to keep fibroids from coming back: informed choices, consistent care and the courage (and discipline) to take an active role in your healing.
Q:
How can Black women prevent fibroids from coming back?
—Kimberly
A:
If you’ve ever had fibroids removed — by surgery, herbal detox, or sheer force of will — then you already know: they don’t go quietly. And too often, they don’t go for good.
Fibroids are persistent little things, and they especially love to set up shop in Black women’s bodies. If you’ve read my past pieces on pregnancy hair loss or iron and energy, you know I always come back to the same truth: healing has to be holistic. Body, mind, spirit and womb. Fibroids don’t just show up. They grow in imbalanced soil. So if we want to keep them from returning, we have to do more than remove them — we have to transform the environment they grew in.
Here’s how to keep them from creeping back in — especially if you still want to conceive, give birth or just live fibroid-free.
—Auntie Eve
Note: While Eve is a doula, currently training as a midwife, she’s not a medical doctor. Always consult your provider and consider your unique health needs before making any health decisions.
1: Balance Those Hormones (Especially Estrogen)
Fibroids love estrogen the way brunch girls love bottomless mimosas. And guess what? Alcohol — especially wine and liquor — raises estrogen levels. Your liver processes excess estrogen, but when it’s overwhelmed with toxins (yes, including alcohol), that estrogen lingers longer than it should… giving fibroids everything they need to thrive.
If you’re serious about prevention, cutting back on alcohol is key. If you do drink, choose moderation — and support your liver with herbs like dandelion and milk thistle.
Other ways to keep estrogen in check:
Eat cruciferous veggies like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage.
Ditch plastics and hormone-disrupting beauty products (parabens, fragrance).
Get enough fiber to help flush excess hormones through digestion.
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2: Herbal Allies: Teas That Keep the Womb Clear
Everyone with a womb deserves a tea ritual. Period.
These herbs support balance, flow and fibroid prevention:
Red Raspberry Leaf – tones the uterus and helps regulate hormones.
Dandelion Root – supports liver detox and estrogen metabolism.
Nettle Leaf – nourishes the blood, especially after heavy bleeding.
Burdock Root – a powerful detoxifier that may shrink fibroids over time.
Ginger & Turmeric – anti-inflammatory and circulation-boosting.
Sip with intention. Say your affirmations. This is womb work.
“If you’ve been doing ‘everything right’ and still struggling with fibroids, look to your stress levels. Your womb feels it all.”
3: Stress & Fibroids: The Silent Connection
Stress isn’t just stealing your peace — it’s throwing off your hormones too. Chronic stress raises cortisol, which disrupts the delicate dance between estrogen and progesterone. When estrogen dominates, fibroids grow.
Sis, I know life is lifin’. But we have to create space for ease. Here’s how:
Breathe deeply – Just five minutes can regulate your nervous system.
Move joyfully – Dance, stretch, walk, do yoga. Shake off what’s stuck.
Womb journaling – Let it out. Write what your womb wants to release.
Protect your energy – Boundaries are medicine.
If you’ve been doing “everything right” and still struggling with fibroids, look to your stress levels. Your womb feels it all. Give her rest.
4: Non-Surgical Ways to Shrink & Prevent Fibroids
Not all fibroids require surgery. Many can be managed — and even reduced — naturally:
Castor oil packs – A powerful tool for drawing out stagnation and stimulating detox.
Womb steaming – Herbs like mugwort, lavender, and red clover promote circulation and healing.
Diet shifts – Ditch dairy, pork, and refined sugar to reduce inflammation.
Acupuncture & abdominal massage – Stimulate blood flow and break up stagnation.
DIM supplements – Found in cruciferous vegetables, DIM helps the body process estrogen effectively.
5. Pregnancy After Fibroids: Yes, You Still Can
Let me be clear: you can still get pregnant — and have a healthy, vaginal birth if that is your desire — even after fibroids. Don’t let a rushed doctor or outdated statistic convince you otherwise.
Your journey may look different depending on:
Where the fibroids were located
How they were removed
How much healing time you’ve had
But I’ve seen it. I’ve supported mamas who carried full-term and birthed vaginally after fibroid surgery. Don’t let anyone box you in just because it’s easier for them.
Get a second opinion. Talk to a midwife. Hire a doula who believes in your body.
Final Thoughts: Fibroid Prevention Is About More Than Food
Fibroid prevention isn’t just about what we eat — it’s about what we consume energetically and emotionally, too. Alcohol. Stress. Environmental toxins. Unprocessed trauma. They all contribute to the soil.
Your womb deserves peace. Let’s give her a life where fibroids can’t thrive.
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