Can uterine fibroids cause cancer? Can sexual dysfunction lead to uterine fibroids?

Why do many people dare not hear about diseases like uterine fibroids? In fact, they know very well that this disease is very serious, especially the harm to women's bodies is too great, and it will also affect women's daily work and life. However, most people still don't know what the harm includes. Let's take a closer look.

Explanation of several hazards of uterine fibroids

1. Myoma canceration

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors, but a few may undergo malignant changes. Once this happens, the consequences are disastrous and even life-threatening.

2. Uterine bleeding

Uterine bleeding is the main symptom of uterine fibroids, occurring in half or more of the patients. Among them, cyclical bleeding (excessive menstruation, prolonged menstruation or shortened menstrual cycle) accounts for about 2/3; non-cyclical (continuous or irregular) bleeding accounts for 1/3. Bleeding is mainly caused by intramural fibroids and submucosal fibroids. Cyclic bleeding mainly occurs in intramural fibroids. The bleeding rates of submucosal, intramural and subserosal fibroids are 100%, 74% and 36% respectively.

3. Secondary anemia

Uterine fibroids can cause excessive menstrual bleeding. Over time, it can lead to secondary anemia and even anemic heart disease. In severe cases, adverse symptoms such as general fatigue, pale complexion, palpitations, and shortness of breath may occur.

4. Increased leucorrhea

Increased leucorrhea accounted for 41.9%. Enlarged uterine cavity, increased endometrial glands, pelvic congestion or inflammation can increase leucorrhea. When submucosal fibroids ulcerate, bleed, become infected, and necrotize, a large amount of bloody or purulent leucorrhea will be produced.

Sexual dysfunction or uterine fibroids

First of all, to determine whether uterine fibroids are related to sexual life, it is necessary to clarify the root cause of uterine fibroids. Although the specific cause of uterine fibroids is still unclear, clinical studies have shown that the outbreak of the disease in most patients is related to hormone secretion levels.

Normal sexual life can help women to maintain normal endocrine function and keep hormone levels in a stable and healthy state. However, for women with long-term sexual dysfunction, it may aggravate hormone secretion disorders and lead to chronic pelvic congestion, which may become one of the factors that induce uterine fibroids to a certain extent.

However, some experts also said that there is no clear evidence on the relationship between the induction of uterine fibroids and sexual life, and further research is needed.

Can patients with uterine fibroids have sex?

So, can patients who already have uterine fibroids continue to have sex?

Experts say that generally speaking, uterine fibroids will not affect sexual excitement, but may induce some uncomfortable symptoms, such as submucosal fibroids, menstrual volume, unstable cycle, prolonged menstruation, etc., affecting the normal ovulation cycle; necrosis, ulcers, infection, odor, and sexual intercourse; secondary anemia is also one of the common symptoms of uterine fibroids. Fatigue can also indirectly affect the sustainability of sexual excitement.

For those with severe conditions, it will not only affect their sex life, but also lead to infertility. However, for most patients with uterine fibroids, they can still have a normal sex life, but remember to check regularly to prevent the condition from getting worse.