In gynecological diseases, the term uterine fibroids is often heard, which is a common benign tumor in women. Apart from cervical erosion, the most common gynecological disease is this, which often occurs in women aged 30 to 50. Usually, when uterine fibroids are seen, they are associated with tumors. Due to a lack of understanding, people assume that this disease will have a series of reactions. Women who suffer from uterine fibroids may worry about its deterioration, skin aging after removal, or infertility. However, this disease is not as terrifying as imagined. As long as it is prevented in daily life and treated promptly when it occurs, it will not have a significant impact.
1、 Symptoms of uterine fibroids
(1) Lower abdominal mass
The volume of uterine fibroids is relatively small, and under normal circumstances, people cannot clearly feel the lump or mass in the abdomen. However, if the development rate of uterine fibroids in the human body is relatively fast, it is easy for them to grow rapidly in a short period of time. At this time, if a lump or mass can be felt from the abdomen, it is very likely to be uterine fibroids.
（2） Menstrual changes
When uterine fibroids appear, the human body may exhibit symptoms such as prolonged menstrual cycles and increased blood volume, which are also common and typical symptoms. In daily life, if a girl experiences a significant increase in blood volume during her monthly menstrual cycle and also experiences continuous menstrual bleeding, it may indicate the presence of uterine fibroids.
（3） Increased vaginal discharge
If there are uterine fibroids between the muscle walls, the area of the uterine cavity will continue to increase. At this time, the endometrial glands are stimulated and secrete a large amount of secretions. In this case, girls often experience an increase in vaginal discharge. If there is a large amount of purulent discharge, it may be due to an infection in the uterine submucosal fibroids.
（4） Infertility and miscarriage
About 30% of patients with uterine fibroids will experience infertility in the vast majority of cases. The reason for this is due to the obstruction of uterine fibroids, which compress the fallopian tubes. In addition, this disease may also prevent the fertilized egg from implanting normally, and even if implanted, it can increase the risk of miscarriage.
2、 Why women are prone to developing uterine fibroids
(1) Genetic factors
Studies have shown that uterine fibroids have a familial genetic tendency. Therefore, in order to detect this disease as early as possible, girls should undergo a health check-up once a year. In addition, if the previous generation had uterine fibroids, there is a considerable probability that the offspring will also suffer from this disease, so it is necessary to have regular check ups. (2) Unhealthy eating habits. Some girls have not developed a good eating habit, and in daily life, they often indulge in overeating and always eat sweet foods, which can lead to a decrease in their immune system and resistance, and may cause some gynecological problems. There may also be nutritional imbalances, which can to some extent trigger the occurrence of uterine fibroid problems.
（3） Excessive pressure
Nowadays, society has strict requirements for women, who not only need to be able to manage their own work well, but also need to be able to work in both the office and the kitchen. The work and life pressures on women are gradually increasing. In this situation, girls may experience mental health problems and may also affect their endocrine system to some extent. The occurrence of these conditions can easily lead to the development of uterine fibroids in girls.
（4） Frequent staying up late
There is a very close relationship between uterine fibroids and estrogen. If a girl's estrogen level is high, it can easily cause uterine fibroids to rapidly enlarge. This disease is not uncommon among girls. In addition to estrogen, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, growth factors, and other factors can also trigger this disease. In addition, staying up late frequently can have many adverse effects on girls, leading to abnormal secretion, imbalance of estrogen, and even stimulating uterine fibroids.
（5） Not paying attention to hygiene and cleanliness
Uterine fibroids may also be triggered by external harmful bacteria stimulation. If girls do not pay attention to hygiene and cleanliness in their daily lives, it can have some adverse effects on their bodies, leading to bacterial infections in the gynecological area. At this time, they may also invade the uterus through physiological activities, which can affect their physical health and even induce uterine fibroids.
3、 How to prevent uterine fibroids
(1) Regular physical examination
Uterine fibroids are more common in women over 35 years old, but this does not mean that women over 20 years old will not develop this disease. In order to detect it early, girls should arrange regular physical examinations after the age of 20. If uterine fibroids are detected early, the risk of treatment will be greatly reduced, and the recovery time will be short and easy to recover. Therefore, girls should not skip the examination just because their bodies cannot detect the symptoms of uterine fibroids, otherwise they may miss the best treatment period.
（2） Good dietary habits
If girls can maintain a healthy diet, they can prevent uterine fibroids. Fruits and vegetables are essential foods in daily life. And related studies have found that folic acid can prevent uterine fibroids, and most of this vitamin is found in fruits and vegetables. In addition, girls should try to eat less greasy food and also consume more foods containing vitamins. They should pay attention to a balanced diet and have rich nutritional combinations.
（3） A good mentality
For girls, if they are in a high-pressure state for a long time, they are likely to develop negative emotions, which not only affect their own mental health, but also their endocrine system, and may lead to endocrine disorders in their bodies. In addition, if girls do not regulate themselves in a timely manner, it may trigger the occurrence of uterine fibroids. Therefore, girls should learn to relieve stress, maintain a good mentality, and avoid staying up late. Staying up late is a common problem for many people, which can have many adverse effects on the body, accelerate aging, affect skin condition, and even lead to hormonal imbalances in girls. According to relevant data, if girls frequently stay up late, it will increase the probability of suffering from gynecological diseases to a certain extent, and irregular sleep patterns may cause physiological changes, which can easily lead to organic lesions in organs, as well as diseases such as ovarian tumors or uterine tumors.
（5） Avoiding excessive obesity
Being overweight will lead to an increase in fat content and a significant increase in estrogen levels in girls' bodies. In this case, it will greatly increase the probability of girls developing uterine fibroids. Therefore, in order to avoid the occurrence of this acute illness, for patients with overweight, appropriate measures should be taken to maintain their weight within the normal range, such as losing weight through a reasonable diet and strengthening exercise.
4、 How to treat uterine fibroids
(1) Drug therapy
Currently, doctors generally use different drugs for different conditions of uterine fibroids, so patients must strictly follow medical advice. If the symptoms are mild and surgery is not necessary, patients can choose to take mifepristone according to their actual physical condition to shrink the fibroids, as well as androgen drugs to prevent the uterine fibroids from continuing to grow in the body. If the patient experiences significant bleeding, they can take some hemostatic drugs to address this condition. It should be noted that regardless of the medication taken by the patient, they must follow the doctor's advice and also go to the hospital for follow-up examinations on time to ensure better treatment and control of the condition. In addition, if the symptoms of uterine fibroids are particularly mild or there are no special reactions, patients only need to pay more attention in daily life and undergo regular check ups.
（2） Surgical treatment
When uterine fibroids require surgical treatment, excision and uterine artery embolization can be used. Resection surgery is divided into two methods: removing only fibroids and removing the uterus, and doctors need to choose based on the patient's condition.