Dear Bob Liebert,

I am obese and was diagnosed with seven small fibroids last July. My doctor said they were too small to cause any problems but I have very heavy periods with a lot of clots and pain when urinating. I started bleeding between cycles and my doctor put me on birth control pills but after a month I started feeling increased pain in my lower abdomen, my lower right side and my back and I am tired of conventional medicine can you recommend any herbs I can use.

Erica

Dear Friend,

I would suggest the following extracts taken together: Beth Root, Shepherd's Purse and Squaw Vine. All three aid in menstrual bleeding (from fibroids as well) , long cycles, and the latter two are tonics that address urinary tract problems that accompany uterine dysfunction.

You can buy these herbs and many more in the Formula and Single Herb sections of the Teeter Creek Herb website. Herbs that don't appear in the Formula or Single Herb lists can usually be requested in the "Message" section at the bottom of the order page.

The information expressed is the personal observations of Herbalist Bob Liebert based on his personal experience and his studies of folk and traditional herbalism. These observations are not meant to be a substitute for qualified medical diagnosis and treatment. Uses of many of the herbs have not been scientifically verified.