Uterine Fibroids are no strangers to everyone. Its existence causes many women to lose their qualifications as women, affecting the harmony of the family. Therefore, it should attract the attention of women and take care of their uterus. Today, the editor will discuss the diet and precautions for uterine fibroid patients.
Causes of Uterine Fibroids
1. Consumption of high hormone-contaminated foods
Female friends who consume hormone-fed chickens, ducks, fish, and vegetables that use growth hormones are more likely to develop uterine fibroids.
2. Blind weight loss
In order to lose weight, blindly using slimming pills, combined with excessive intake of health products, can easily disrupt the normal metabolism of hormones in the body, ultimately leading to the development of uterine fibroids.
3. Estrogen growth
The growth of uterine fibroids is closely related to the growth of estrogen. From the perspective of tissue development, uterine fibroid cells originate from immature smooth muscle cells of the uterus and blood vessel walls.
4. Long-term use of contraceptives
Female friends who use contraceptives for a long time will continuously increase the hormones in their bodies, leading to the development of uterine fibroids.
Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids
1. Vaginal bleeding
Vaginal bleeding is the most common symptom of uterine fibroids.
2. Pelvic masses
In many cases, they are found incidentally (such as during bathing or sexual intercourse) or during gynecologic examinations.
3. Compression symptoms
Uterine fibroids can compress adjacent organs and cause symptoms. Similarly, due to different growth locations and sizes, the symptoms produced will also vary.
4. Infertility
Small fibroids located in the uterine wall or subserosal fibroids generally do not affect pregnancy. However, some fibroids can change the shape of the uterine cavity, or hinder the implantation of fertilized eggs, or grow in the corner of the uterus, compressing the opening of the fallopian tube into the uterus, which can all cause infertility.
5. Abdominal pain
Uterine fibroids generally rarely cause abdominal pain. If the fibroid is too large and compresses the nerves in the pelvis, or if the fibroid undergoes acute ischemia and red degeneration, or if the pedunculated subserosal fibroid twists, it can cause severe abdominal pain.
Dietary Precautions for Uterine Fibroid Patients
1. Red Dates
An important factor in the occurrence of uterine fibroids is the excessive levels of estrogen, which stimulates the uterus. Therefore, in terms of diet, attention should be paid to avoiding the intake of foods that can increase estrogen. For example, eating red dates can cause an increase in estrogen, which will worsen the condition of uterine fibroids.
2. Ginger
Ginger itself has a strong irritant effect. For patients with uterine fibroids, since the uterus is already in a relatively fragile state, excessive intake of irritating foods can stimulate uterine contractions, thereby causing the enlargement of uterine fibroids, which will have a negative effect on the treatment of the condition.
3. Fish
Seafood contains rich protein, which has a great supporting effect on the growth of the body. However, when suffering from uterine fibroids, consuming too much protein can further worsen the condition of uterine fibroids. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid eating too much fish.
