Life Study: Lifestyle Intervention in Fibroid Elimination

Effects of Implementing a Post-surgical Dietary and Lifestyle Protocol on Uterine Fibroid Recurrence

The study will evaluate a lifestyle, nutrition, and exercise program to assess whether this program is acceptable and feasible for patients..Researchers will examine if the LIFE program can modify fibroid recurrence.

This prospective cohort pilot study will enroll asymptomatic, post-surgical patients who underwent a laparoscopic, open, robotic myomectomy, or other procedure ie Sonata, Accessa for fibroid removal. Patients will be offered enrollment into a lifestyle, nutrition, supplement, and exercise program to assess whether this program is acceptable and feasible for patients. Surveys will be collected at 3-6 month intervals.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants ages 18-50, who are seeking care at the Center for Fibroid Care at NYU
• Participants who have had a procedure or surgery performed to removed fibroids within the last 3 months and are now considered "fibroid free."
• Be English speaking and be able to read/write in English
• Visit with PCP within the last 3 months with labs

Exclusion Criteria:

• Currently Pregnant
• Use of any medication, hormonal or GNRH agonists, that would affect fibroid growth
• Postmenopausal women
• Non-English speaking
• Fibroid procedure or surgery outside of the 3-month window
• Women who are physically incapable of following a physical activity regimen
• Women with multiple dietary restrictions that would impact their ability to follow recommended dietary plan. (ie. GI disorders)