I have uterine fibroids.

Uterine fibroids are now a very common disease. In the early years, uterine fibroids could be considered a terminal illness. However, in recent years, when uterine fibroids appear, many people will go to the hospital immediately and recover after a small operation. Because uterine fibroids are becoming more and more common, they are not easily recognized or easily ignored by everyone. Having uterine fibroids is not so easy to solve. You need to check the condition first and then choose the appropriate treatment method.

1. What is uterine fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are a common tumor in women, but since they are benign, they do not require treatment unless they are serious. However, serious cases require formal treatment. So as not to cause the uterine fibroids condition to worsen.

Uterine fibroids can generally be divided into three types: subserosal fibroids, intramural fibroids, and submucosal fibroids. Generally speaking, this disease is more common in older women. Women between the ages of 30 and 50 are most likely to suffer from uterine fibroids. Generally, they are benign, but you should pay attention to changes in the disease. Severe cases may also lead to female infertility, so you should pay special attention.

2. Who is prone to uterine fibroids

Based on the incidence of uterine fibroids in recent years, experts have found that three groups of people are most likely to suffer from uterine fibroids. These three groups of people should pay special attention:

1. Women who are prone to depression

Poor blood circulation can easily lead to the occurrence of uterine fibroids. Women who are depressed and under great mental stress are more likely to suffer from poor blood circulation, and when the poor blood circulation is difficult to relieve, they are more likely to develop uterine fibroids.

2. Obese women

The occurrence of uterine fibroids is related to the increase of estrogen in the body. The more obese a person is, the more likely they are to produce estrogen in their body. Therefore, women who are prone to obesity are more likely to suffer from uterine fibroids.

3. Women who have never given birth

Women who have not given birth are more likely to develop uterine fibroids than women who have given birth, so they need to pay special attention.

The above is some common sense about uterine fibroids. Women should always maintain a positive and optimistic attitude towards life to effectively reduce the chance of uterine fibroids.

Why do uterine fibroids target your uterus?

Uterine fibroids have always been a disease that only affects women aged 30 to 50, especially those of childbearing age. This is because, during the childbearing age, a woman's uterus is like a piece of fertile land, waiting for others to sow seeds. Uterine fibroids are eyeing this land covetously, and will take root in the most fertile places when people are not paying attention. Estrogen during the childbearing period acts like fertilizer, prompting uterine fibroids to take root, sprout and grow.

Therefore, women who often take supplements for beauty care should be careful. The estrogen in the supplements is the culprit that attracts uterine fibroids to set up camp. Don't take too much supplements in normal times, just know when to stop.

Can uterine fibroids turn from good to bad?

We all know that uterine fibroids are a benign gynecological tumor, so no one is very afraid of them. But there are also a small number of women who are always worried, thinking that uterine fibroids will turn into cancer, and they can't wait to have surgery to remove it.

In fact, uterine fibroids may also become cancerous, but the probability is no more than 1%, which is very low. Therefore, patients with uterine fibroids do not need to worry too much. They only need to have regular ultrasound examinations every year to understand the growth rate of the uterine fibroids. If they suddenly grow very fast and very large, further treatment will be required.

Should uterine fibroids be left in place or removed?

Whether uterine fibroids should be retained or removed depends mainly on the patient's age, the growth of the uterine fibroids, and whether the uterine fibroids are associated with other diseases.

Situations in which uterine fibroids are "retained": the patient is about to enter menopause, the uterine fibroids are not large and can shrink on their own, and the patient with uterine fibroids has no related symptoms, so the uterine fibroids can be left unresected. Regular B-ultrasound examinations and follow-up visits are sufficient.

Situations in which uterine fibroids should be removed: Large uterine fibroids or uterine fibroids that are not well positioned can easily cause excessive blood loss or even anemia in women, and therefore require removal. If uterine fibroids are found to have become malignant or cause acute abdominal pain or other discomfort, they must be removed immediately.