What causes uterine fibroids and how to treat them

Uterine fibroids are a common gynecological disease, which is caused by the abnormal proliferation of smooth muscle cells in the uterine muscle layer. The exact cause of uterine fibroids is still unclear, but the following factors may be related to its occurrence:

1. Estrogen levels: Estrogen is the main factor promoting the growth of uterine fibroids. Women are at a higher risk of developing uterine fibroids during their childbearing years and menopause.

2. Genetic factors: Women with a family history of uterine fibroids have a higher risk of the disease, so genetic factors may be related to its occurrence.

3. Lifestyle habits: Obesity, lack of exercise, unhealthy diet and other lifestyle habits may increase the risk of uterine fibroids.

Treatment options for uterine fibroids include conservative treatment and surgical treatment:

1. Conservative treatment: For patients with no symptoms or mild symptoms, observation and monitoring methods can be adopted to regularly check the size and growth of uterine fibroids. Drug therapy is also a commonly used conservative treatment method, such as progesterone drugs and anti-estrogen drugs, which can reduce the size of uterine fibroids by inhibiting the effect of estrogen.

2. Surgical treatment: For patients with obvious symptoms or large uterine fibroids, surgical removal of uterine fibroids is a common treatment method. Surgical methods include myomectomy, myomectomy and hysterectomy. The appropriate surgical method is selected according to the patient's age, fertility needs and condition.

The treatment of uterine fibroids should be determined according to the patient's specific situation. Early detection and treatment can reduce the occurrence of symptoms and further complications. It is recommended that women undergo regular gynecological examinations to detect and treat uterine fibroids in a timely manner.