3 types of breast fibroids that women should beware of

Estrogen is the main culprit that causes breast fibroids. However, with the worsening of environmental pollution, the increase of off-season food, the increase of estrogen in meat products, and the continued high pressure of life and work, many girls develop prematurely, the estrogen in urban women's bodies is in an unstable state, and endocrine disorders are very likely to occur, and breast fibroids also come unexpectedly.

In addition, long working hours, staying up late, high-intensity mental work, unreasonable work and rest habits, etc. are all the culprits that lead to endocrine system disorders. Therefore, to some extent, precocious girls, stressed female white-collar workers, depressed older "leftover women", etc. are all high-risk groups for breast fibroids.

Pregnancy or perimenopause can increase the risk of malignant transformation

Although breast fibroadenomas are tumors, there is no necessary causal relationship between them and breast hyperplasia and breast cancer. Simple breast fibroma has little to do with the occurrence of breast cancer, and the rate of malignant transformation is also very low, especially for unmarried women, so there is no need to worry too much. However, during pregnancy, fibroids may suddenly grow larger, and the chance of developing into sarcoma (a type of malignant transformation) increases; women over 40 years old, especially those who develop fibroids during and after menopause, have an increased risk of malignant transformation and need to pay more attention; in addition, patients with cystic breast hyperplasia who also have breast fibroids may also increase their risk of cancer.

If the tumor is larger than 1.5 cm, surgery is recommended as soon as possible.

Although the chance of fibroids becoming malignant is very small, once breast fibroadenomas are formed, they are difficult to resolve with medication alone and will not disappear on their own. For those whose tumor is larger than 1.5 cm or who have the above-mentioned risk factors, it is best to undergo surgical removal as soon as possible.

It is recommended that women combine work and rest, and "reduce the burden" in time when under great pressure; maintain a regular lifestyle and ensure adequate sleep; pay attention to a light diet, eat more vegetables and fruits, and eat less high-fat, high-calorie foods; exercise appropriately, etc.