Is endometrial thickening related to uterine fibroids?

Is endometrial thickening related to uterine fibroids?

1. There is no direct correlation between endometrial thickening and uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids generally do not cause endometrial thickening, but sometimes they may be complicated by endometrial thickening.

2. Although uterine fibroids and endometrial thickening are two different diseases, they have common causes, such as the increase of estrogen and progesterone. Uterine fibroids growing under the mucosa may cause abnormal endometrial thickening, causing symptoms such as increased menstrual volume, prolonged menstruation, and early menstruation, or uterine fibroid compression, frequent urination, constipation, lower abdominal pain, abdominal lumps, etc.

3. The occurrence of uterine fibroids is closely related to the growth of estrogen. The increase of estrogen is also one of the important factors leading to abnormal thickening of the endometrium. Although uterine fibroids will not cause endometrial thickening, if uterine fibroids are other diseases, such as submucosal uterine fibroids, endometrial polyps, etc., endometrial thickening will occur.

4. If the patient with uterine fibroids has obvious symptoms, she needs to go to a regular hospital as soon as possible. She can be treated with drugs that reduce estrogen levels, such as injection of leuprorelin acetate microspheres or oral mifepristone tablets. If the uterine fibroids are large, surgery may be required to remove the fibroids, such as total uterine and bilateral adnexectomy, total hysterectomy, etc. Pay more attention to rest, avoid fatigue, eat light food, and avoid spicy and irritating foods. At the same time, pay attention to regular check-ups at the hospital.