Precursor of uterine fibroid cancer

Uterine fibroids are a relatively common tumor that can be either benign or malignant. If uterine fibroids are malignant, the probability of them becoming cancerous is relatively high. Of course, before uterine fibroids become cancerous, the patient's body will show certain signals. Next, I will introduce to you some knowledge about the signs of worsening uterine fibroids and other related aspects!

1. Pathogenic factors of uterine fibroids

1. Excessive levels of estrogen and progesterone: Luo Xin, chief physician of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, said that long-term high levels of estrogen in women's bodies can lead to excessive cell proliferation; long-term excessive levels of progesterone can also accelerate cell division, excessive proliferation of smooth muscle cells, and induce cancer.

2. Family inheritance: Although uterine fibroids are benign tumors, they are also hereditary to a certain extent. Therefore, people whose mothers have uterine fibroids are at high risk of uterine fibroids from birth.

3. Age factor: Uterine fibroids rarely occur in women under 20 years old. The peak age is 30-50 years old. Women in this age group are in their childbearing years, their endocrine function is relatively strong, and their chance of getting the disease is slightly higher.

4. Chromosomes: Some medical researchers say that gene mutations on chromosomes can also lead to excessive proliferation of smooth muscles, thereby inducing uterine fibroids.

2. Signals of uterine fibroid cancer

The cancer rate of uterine fibroids is very low, approximately between 0.2% and 0.5%.

Experts say that it is a very long process for any benign tumor to become cancerous, and uterine fibroids are no exception. Moreover, when it becomes cancerous, it also sends out some signals, through which timely intervention can be made to prevent the disease from progressing.

Signal 1: The fibroids suddenly grow larger.

Signal 2: Imaging shows that the blood supply is very rich

Signal 3: If fibroids continue to grow after menopause, you should consider the possibility of cancer.

Therefore, most uterine fibroids do not require treatment, but when it shows the above three symptoms, you need to be vigilant! Of course, not needing treatment does not mean leaving it alone. Patients still need to have regular check-ups and pay attention to changes in the tumor.

3. Is surgery necessary for uterine fibroids?

If a menopausal woman suffers from uterine fibroids, doctors will generally adopt an observation approach, because uterine fibroids are an estrogen-dependent tumor. After menopause, the tumor will shrink due to the decrease in estrogen.

If the patient is a woman of childbearing age, ultrasound follow-up is recommended every 3-6 months.

However, surgical removal may be necessary if:

1. When fibroids grow into the uterine cavity, they will cause a series of symptoms such as excessive menstrual flow and anemia.

2. Fibroids compress the rectum and bladder, causing symptoms such as frequent urination and urgency.

3. If the fibroids are found to be growing too fast, tumor removal is also required.

4. The uterus causes infertility. After excluding other causes of infertility, fibroids can be surgically removed.