How to prevent uterine fibroids in women

Uterine fibroids are one of the common gynecological diseases, especially menopausal women are more likely to get uterine fibroids. So how can menopausal women prevent uterine fibroids?

Uterine fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyoma, are the most common benign tumors of the female reproductive organs. Most of them are asymptomatic. A few present with vaginal bleeding, abdominal masses and compression symptoms. Compared with more than a decade ago, more and more middle-aged women in their thirties and forties have suffered from uterine fibroids, especially those who are infertile, have sexual dysfunction and are depressed. Gynecological experts said that the specific cause of uterine fibroids is not yet very clear, but studies have shown that excessive hormone secretion is the most common cause of uterine fibroids, and these three conditions in women are the culprits for endocrine disorders and excessive hormone secretion.

Tips

Prevent excessive fatigue and pay special attention to rest during menstruation.

Eat more vegetables and fruits and less spicy food.

Keep the vulva clean and dry, and wear loose underwear. If there is too much vaginal discharge, be sure to rinse the vulva at any time.

After being diagnosed with uterine fibroids, you should go to the hospital for a check-up once a month. If the fibroids grow slowly or not at all, you can have a check-up every six months. If they grow significantly, you should consider surgical treatment to avoid severe bleeding or compression of abdominal organs.

If your menstrual flow is heavy, you should eat more iron-rich foods to prevent iron deficiency anemia.

Do not take extra estrogen, especially after menopause, to prevent the growth of uterine fibroids.

Understand the general symptoms of uterine fibroids and perform self-examination

Menstrual changes

It is the most common symptom, manifested as shortened menstrual cycle, increased menstrual flow, prolonged menstrual period, irregular vaginal bleeding, etc.

Abdominal mass

Distended abdomen with a feeling of heaviness.

Increased leucorrhea

The amount of vaginal discharge increases, sometimes with a large amount of purulent and bloody discharge accompanied by a foul odor.

pain

Generally, patients have no abdominal pain, but often have lower abdominal distension, back pain, etc., and may experience acute abdominal pain.

Secondary anemia

If the patient has excessive menstruation for a long time, it may lead to anemia, and symptoms such as general fatigue, pale complexion, shortness of breath, and palpitations.