How to inhibit the growth of uterine fibroids

The uterus is a relatively important part of the female body structure. As such an important part, it is easy to have some problems in daily life, which are often caused by the structure of the female body. Uterine fibroids are one of the more serious conditions. Sometimes, the treatment of uterine fibroids requires hysterectomy to achieve the possibility of complete cure. In addition to this method, drugs are usually used to inhibit tumor development. So what are the methods to inhibit the growth of uterine fibroids?

How to control the growth of uterine fibroids

Gynecological experts believe that uterine fibroids are hormone-dependent diseases and are highly sensitive to estrogen. If the amount of estrogen accumulates too much in a woman's body, it will accelerate the growth of the fibroids, and surgical removal will have to be chosen for treatment. It is worth noting that uterine fibroids that grow too fast will not only enlarge the uterus and cause compression symptoms, but also have a more obvious tendency to become cancerous. Such a growth rate needs to be strictly controlled, otherwise the consequences will be serious.

Experts explain that the condition of patients with uterine fibroids is not serious, the fibroids are small in size and the location is not too special, so they do not need treatment for the time being. They just need to have a physical examination every three to five months to monitor the growth of the fibroids. If the growth rate of uterine fibroids is too fast but has not reached the bottom line for surgical removal, you can stick to a low-fat diet in your daily diet, pay attention to a regular schedule, pay attention to regular physical exercise, etc. These methods can help you slow down the growth rate of the fibroids.

Uterine fibroids are a common type of benign leiomyoma among gynecological tumors, and their growth rate can be fast or slow. Experts point out that the growth of uterine fibroids is related to estrogen levels, so if there is no estrogen stimulation, the growth rate of uterine fibroids is generally slow. Patients who do not exceed 5cm and have no discomfort symptoms do not need treatment, or can receive conservative drug treatment and regular check-ups. However, if the growth rate is too fast or exceeds 5cm, surgery is required.

Symptoms of uterine fibroids

1. Uterine bleeding. It is the most important symptom of uterine fibroids, occurring in more than half of the patients. Among them, cyclical bleeding is the most common, which can manifest as increased menstrual volume, prolonged menstrual period or shortened cycle. It may also present as irregular vaginal bleeding that is not related to the menstrual cycle. Uterine bleeding is more common with submucosal fibroids and intramural fibroids, while subserosal fibroids rarely cause uterine bleeding.

2. Abdominal mass and compression symptoms. The fibroids grow gradually, and when they cause the uterus to enlarge beyond the size of a 3-month pregnant uterus or become a larger subserosal fibroid located at the fundus of the uterus, a mass can often be felt in the abdomen, which is more obvious in the early morning when the bladder is full. The mass was solid, movable, and non-tender. When the fibroids grow to a certain size, they can cause compression symptoms on surrounding organs. Fibroids on the anterior wall of the uterus that are close to the bladder can cause frequent and urgent urination. Huge cervical fibroids compressing the bladder can cause difficulty in urination or even urinary retention. Fibroids on the posterior wall of the uterus, especially those in the isthmus or posterior lip of the cervix, can compress the rectum, causing difficulty in defecation and discomfort after defecation. Giant broad ligament myomas can compress the ureter and even cause hydronephrosis.

3. Pain. Generally speaking, uterine fibroids do not cause pain, but many patients may complain of a feeling of heaviness in the lower abdomen and pain in the waist and back. When the pedicle of subserosal fibroids is twisted or uterine fibroids undergo red degeneration, acute abdominal pain may occur. It is not uncommon for fibroids to be combined with endometriosis or adenomyosis, which may cause dysmenorrhea.