Uterine fibroids are benign tumors formed by the proliferation of smooth muscle tissue in the uterus, and are the most common benign tumors in women. Many patients have no conscious symptoms, which are often discovered through physical examinations. Some patients may experience symptoms such as menstrual abnormalities, abdominal lumps, increased vaginal discharge, and lower abdominal bloating.
1、 Factors contributing to the onset of uterine fibroids
1. Delayed childbearing age: Many women with uterine fibroids are childless, and uterine fibroids are affected by hormone levels. While delaying childbirth in women, it also increases the probability of developing uterine fibroids.
2. Environmental degradation: In modern society, environmental degradation is severe, with various carcinogens, radiation, and other substances flooding every aspect of life. Uterine fibroids are tumors, and environmental changes have a significant impact.
3. Use of birth control pills and excessive abortion: The use of birth control pills saves women from the trouble of unintended pregnancy, but it has potential dangers and can easily lead to the occurrence of fibroids. Birth control pills can affect women's hormone levels and cause endocrine disorders. If long-term use of birth control pills, especially emergency birth control pills, can increase the risk of fibroids. In addition, abortion can also lead to the occurrence of fibroids.
4. The level of stress and depression: In modern society, life and work pressures have significantly increased, and many women face pressure from both career and family. If women experience excessive long-term stress, depression often accompanies them, and this psychological change can easily lead to the occurrence of fibroids.
2、 Treatment plan for uterine fibroids
1. Medication therapy: If uterine fibroids occur, medication that reduces the size of the fibroid can usually be chosen for treatment, such as using gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs, which can usually correct anemia symptoms and alleviate patients' symptoms of hot flashes and night sweats. In addition, mifepristone can be used for treatment, which can improve symptoms of excessive menstruation. Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can also be used, and hemostatic drugs such as tranexamic acid can be used for treatment. Please use relevant medications under the correct guidance of a doctor.
2. Surgical treatment: If the uterine fibroids are relatively large and cannot be treated with medication, patients may have accompanying fibroids, increased menstrual flow, and abnormal bleeding, which may lead to anemia. If medication cannot achieve the treatment goal, it is recommended to undergo surgical resection as early as possible. Myomectomy surgery can be performed, or hysterectomy can be chosen. If there is no need for fertility and there is no need to preserve reproductive function or suspicion of malignancy, hysterectomy surgery is recommended.
3、 How to prevent the occurrence of uterine fibroids
1. Maintain a regular schedule: get enough sleep and avoid staying up late.
2. Take safe contraceptive measures: try to avoid unintended pregnancy as much as possible, avoid using emergency contraceptive drugs as much as possible, and avoid induced abortion as much as possible.
3. Pay attention to personal hygiene: In daily life, especially during sexual activity and menstruation, pay attention to personal hygiene, change underwear frequently, keep the external genitalia clean, and avoid infections caused by various reasons.
4. Healthy diet: The diet should be light, maintain a balanced nutrition, avoid overeating, and consume lean meat, eggs, green vegetables, and fruits in moderation. Nutritious dried fruits can also be eaten. Reduce high-fat diet. After entering the human body, high-fat foods can promote the secretion of estrogen in women, causing a certain stimulating effect on the uterus, stimulating its normal repair, and leading to uterine fibroids. So, female friends should adhere to a low-fat diet in their daily lives, drink plenty of water, and avoid spicy and stimulating foods.
5. Other aspects: quit smoking, drink less alcohol and stimulating drinks such as coffee, maintain an optimistic and positive attitude, and actively exercise to enhance physical fitness and improve immunity.
Female friends should pay more attention to their body and maintain physical and mental well-being. In daily life, they should pay attention to a reasonable diet, a regular schedule, and maintain a stable endocrine balance. Proper physical exercise is necessary to avoid obesity, and it is also beneficial for relieving life and work stress, avoiding negative emotions, and regularly undergoing physical examinations to prevent the deterioration of the condition.