Uterine fibroids and abortion

Uterine fibroids have become an unforgettable nightmare for many women in real life. The harm of uterine fibroids is no longer the disease itself, but its many complications, such as causing infertility and increasing the risk of abortion. Many women who have uterine fibroids and find themselves pregnant usually choose abortion to reduce the unhealthy factors that may affect the fetus due to the disease. So can uterine fibroids and abortion be treated together?

Can uterine fibroids and abortion be done at the same time?

The symptoms of uterine fibroids mainly include irregular menstruation, lumps in the lower abdomen, increased vaginal discharge, compression symptoms, back pain, etc. If you find these symptoms, you should take them seriously to avoid worsening of the condition and affecting the treatment effect. Symptoms of uterine fibroids include the following:

1. Irregular menstruation. Irregular menstruation with increased menstrual flow and prolonged menstrual period is the most common symptom of uterine fibroids. It is more common in large intramural fibroids and submucosal fibroids. Fibroids enlarge the uterine cavity, increase the area of ​​the endometrium and affect uterine contraction. In addition, fibroids may compress the veins near the tumor, causing congestion and dilation of the endometrial venous plexus, thereby causing increased menstrual flow and prolonged menstruation. When submucosal fibroids are accompanied by necrosis and infection, there may be irregular vaginal bleeding or bloody purulent discharge. Long-term excessive menstrual flow may lead to anemia, fatigue, palpitations and other symptoms.

2. When the lower abdominal mass is small, the mass cannot be felt in the abdomen. When the fibroids gradually increase in size and the uterus exceeds 3 months of pregnancy, it can be felt from the abdomen. Giant submucosal fibroids can prolapse outside the vagina, and patients may seek medical attention due to prolapse of the vulva.

3. Increased leucorrhea. Intramural fibroids increase the area of ​​the uterine cavity, increase the secretion of endometrial glands, and are accompanied by pelvic congestion, resulting in increased leucorrhea. Once submucosal uterine fibroids are infected, there may be a large amount of pus-like leucorrhea. If there is ulceration,

How to prevent uterine fibroids

The vast majority of uterine fibroids are benign, and the rate of malignant transformation (i.e. sarcoma) of uterine fibroids is very low, less than 1%. However, there is still a possibility of recurrence after uterine fibroids removal, and the cause of uterine fibroids is unknown. Therefore, the prevention and care of uterine fibroids is particularly important, which can effectively reduce the occurrence of fibroids. So, how should we prevent uterine fibroids specifically?

1. Cultivate healthy living habits: Smoking and irregular work and rest schedules are important causes of uterine fibroids. Therefore, developing a healthy lifestyle and forming a regular life are the most effective ways to prevent uterine fibroids.

2. Reasonable diet: Eat a balanced diet to avoid recurrence of uterine fibroids due to insufficient intake or utilization disorders of trace elements. Eat more whole grains, fruits, and fresh vegetables, and stick to a low-fat diet.

3. Self-regulation: The occurrence of uterine fibroids is directly related to women’s negative emotions. Therefore, learn to self-regulate, maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, and avoid the influence of bad life emotions on yourself.

4. Pay attention to contraception and strictly prevent harm from abortion: The occurrence of uterine fibroids is positively correlated with the number of abortions, so it is particularly important to take active and effective contraceptive measures.

5. Pay attention to menstrual hygiene care: During menstruation, keep the vulva clean and avoid having sex.

6. Appropriate exercise: strengthen exercise and enhance physical fitness...