Why are women more likely to develop uterine fibroids?

After a physical examination, many women discovered that they had a small thing in their “belly” uterine fibroids . Most people feel terrible when they hear the word “tumor”. Some people even have their uterus removed because of this disease. So, how serious are uterine fibroids?

What are uterine fibroids

These are common benign tumors in the female reproductive system. They are mainly formed by the proliferation of uterine smooth muscle cells, so they are called uterine leiomyoma , or it for short. They are more common in women aged 30 to 50, and are particularly common in women aged 41 to 50. As women age, they will have uterine fibroids to varying degrees, some of which are very small, some are relatively large, and some may still be developing and have not been discovered.

Classification of uterine fibroids

According to the location of uterine fibroids and their relationship to the uterine myometrium, they are mainly divided into three categories:

Intramural fibroids

The incidence rate is 60% to 70%. The fibroids are located in the uterine muscle wall and are surrounded by the myometrium.

Subserosal fibroids

The incidence rate is about 20%. Myomas grow toward the uterine serosa, protrude from the outer surface of the uterus, and are covered by the serosa. Some myomas are even completely “hanging” on the uterus, connected to the uterus by only a pedicle.

Submucosal fibroids

Discomfort, heaviness and pain in the lower abdomen, back pain, which may worsen during menstruation. When the fibroids are large, a lump may be felt in the lower abdomen, and sometimes the fibroids may prolapse into the vagina, resulting in a prolapsed mass on the vulva.

Impact on pregnancy

Fibroids that protrude into the uterine cavity can hinder the implantation of the fertilized egg and affect fertility; if the fibroids are too large, they may deform the uterine cavity and cause insufficient blood supply to the endometrium, resulting in miscarriage and restricted fetal growth; patients are prone to red degeneration of uterine fibroids during pregnancy , with abdominal pain, fever, etc.; they may lead to abnormal fetal position and placental abruption; fibroids close to the cervical opening may cause birth canal obstruction, dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, and premature birth.

How to prevent uterine fibroids scientifically

1. Eat a healthy diet

Eat a balanced and reasonable diet, eat more foods rich in vitamins and proteins, such as lean meat, fish, etc., and eat more vegetables and fruits. The diet should be light and healthy. Drink more boiled water to ensure that the body has sufficient water and nutrition, and try to drink less alcohol and eat less high-calorie, high-sugar and high-fat foods.

2. Develop a good mental state

Ensure that the body and mind are comfortable and calm. Women should also maintain a stable mentality at ordinary times, which is conducive to balancing the endocrine system and thus reducing the risk it.

3. Enhance your own immunity

Strengthening one’s own immunity is an effective way to prevent it. Female friends should exercise moderately to enhance their own disease resistance.

4. Scientific reproduction

Pay attention to contraception and try to avoid artificial abortion. The fewer times a woman has artificial abortions, the less harm it will cause to her body, because artificial abortions will cause the uterus to be constantly mechanically stimulated, thereby increasing the chance of developing uterine fibroids.

5. Regular physical examinations

Regular physical examinations can detect it as early as possible, so female friends should have regular physical examinations. 6. Reasonable use of drugs and products such as sex hormones

Gynecologists point out that uterine fibroids are hormone-dependent benign tumors. High-fat diet, overweight, long-term use of hormone drugs, health products, and use of some cosmetics containing estrogen are the main causes. Some young women have relatively high estrogen levels. If they take estrogen, they are more likely to develop these.