What causes uterine fibroids and how to treat them

Uterine fibroids are common benign tumors in women. The cause of their occurrence is not yet fully understood. It may be related to abnormal estrogen levels, genetics, age, obesity, pregnancy history, etc. It can be treated by observation, drug therapy, surgical resection, pregnancy treatment or interventional treatment. It is recommended to go to the hospital's gynecology department for treatment and choose appropriate treatment measures according to the severity of the disease.

1. Causes

1. Abnormal estrogen levels: High estrogen levels may promote the growth of uterine fibroids.

2. Genetic factors: Women with a family history have a higher risk of developing uterine fibroids.

3. Age: The incidence of uterine fibroids increases with age, especially in women over 40 years old.

4. Obesity: Obesity may increase estrogen levels, thereby increasing the risk of uterine fibroids.

5. Pregnancy and childbirth history: Women who have never been pregnant or given birth have a higher risk of developing uterine fibroids.

II. Treatment

1. Observation: For small fibroids with no symptoms or mild symptoms, their growth can be observed through regular examinations.

2. Drug treatment: Drug treatment can relieve symptoms by regulating hormone levels, such as the use of oral contraceptives, progesterone drugs, etc.

3. Surgical resection: For patients with severe symptoms, large tumors, or other complications, surgical resection of uterine fibroids may be necessary. Surgical methods include myomectomy, uterine fibroid embolization, and myomectomy.

4. Pregnancy treatment: For women who are planning to become pregnant, assisted reproductive technology or myomectomy and other treatments can be considered to increase the success rate of pregnancy.

5. Interventional treatment: For patients who are not suitable for surgery, interventional treatment can be considered, such as uterine artery embolization, uterine artery high-frequency ablation, etc.

During the treatment, you need to eat some foods with high nutritional content, pay more attention to local hygiene, and go to the hospital for regular check-ups.