How to perform surgery on uterine fibroids and what should patients eat after surgery

Most women are prone to gynecological diseases after giving birth. They can use mild medications, but serious ones may require surgery. Do you know the treatment of uterine fibroids? Do you know what to eat after uterine fibroid surgery?

Causes of uterine fibroids

1. Age: Benign tumors mostly occur in women of childbearing age, malignant tumors mostly occur in elderly women, and a few special types of tumors mostly occur in adolescent and teenage women.

2. Fertility: Fertility factors such as premature birth, frequent birth, and multiple births.

3. Sexual hygiene: Unclean sexual life causes reproductive organ infections such as vaginitis, cervicitis, and cervical erosion.

4. Taking beauty and health products: Many women intentionally or unconsciously increase the estrogen level in their bodies without the guidance of a doctor.

5. Unhealthy lifestyle: smoking, especially heavy smoking, long-term drinking and high-fat food.

Treatment of uterine fibroids

Surgery

For patients with myoma, the age for hysterectomy was set at over 45 years old in the past. Now it seems that, based on reality, especially according to the progress of gynecological endocrinology, the age for ovarian retention is generally 50 years old (the average age of menopause is 49.5 years old), that is, those who are under 50 years old and can retain their ovaries should retain them. Or normal ovaries that have not reached menopause after the age of 50 should also be retained, rather than age markers. Because the ovaries still have certain endocrine functions after normal menopause, they must work for 5 to 10 years. Retaining the ovaries helps stabilize the autonomic nerves, regulate metabolism, and facilitate the transition to the elderly. The uterus also has its endocrine function and is the target organ of the ovaries, so it should not be removed at will. Usually, the age for hysterectomy is over 45 years old, and those under 45 years old, especially those under 40 years old, are suitable for myomectomy. For those who retain the attachments, if both sides can be retained, it is best to retain both, rather than one side. The incidence of ovarian cancer is 0. Not higher than 15% of those who do not have their uterus removed.

Drug treatment

The basis of drug treatment is that uterine fibroids are a sex hormone-dependent tumor, so antagonist hormone drugs are used for treatment. Recently used drugs temporarily suppress the ovaries. Danazol and cottonpol are commonly used drugs in China. Other androgens, progesterone and vitamin drugs are also used. Since 1983, a study reported that the application of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRHa) successfully reduced uterine leiomyoma. Studies have shown that GnRHa indirectly reduces the secretion of gonadotropin at the pituitary level and effectively inhibits ovarian function, which is the so-called "downregulation" phenomenon.

How many surgeries are needed for uterine fibroids?

Uterine fibroids require surgery, but generally speaking, uterine fibroids over 5 cm indicate a serious condition and require surgical removal. If the uterine fibroids are less than 5 cm, drug treatment is used to control the growth of the fibroids. Asymptomatic uterine fibroids do not require treatment. A single fibroid can be removed surgically. If uterine fibroids are multiple and the patient has no fertility requirements, it is recommended to remove the uterus to prevent the fibroids from growing again. The treatment of uterine fibroids should be determined based on individual age, clinical manifestations, and endocrine conditions. It is recommended to go to a professional hospital for examination and clarify the treatment plan under the guidance of a doctor.

What to eat after uterine fibroid surgery?

Easily digestible food

After the operation, you can gradually resume your diet and start eating liquid or semi-liquid food, such as rice soup, porridge, etc., or some easily digestible food, such as noodles, lotus powder, etc., and gradually transition to normal food.

2. Blood-enriching foods

If you are anemic after surgery, you should supplement your blood appropriately. You can eat some foods high in iron, such as pork liver, black sesame, grapes, seaweed, wolfberry, mushrooms, etc.

Crude fiber foods

For patients who are bedridden after surgery, eating crude fiber foods can promote gastrointestinal activity and keep bowel movements smooth.