What is uterine fibroids? What is the cause of uterine fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors in the female reproductive system, mainly occurring between the ages of 35 and 50. But many patients don't know much about this disease, so they delay treatment. So what are uterine fibroids? They are mainly formed by the proliferation of uterine smooth muscle cells, with a small amount of connective tissue fibers existing only as supporting tissue.

The specific cause of uterine fibroids is still unclear, but studies have shown that excessive hormone secretion is the most common cause of uterine fibroids. The most common symptom of uterine fibroids is menstrual changes, which are manifested as shortened menstrual cycles, increased menstrual volume, prolonged menstruation, and irregular vaginal bleeding.

1. Uterine bleeding: It is also the main symptom of uterine fibroids, occurring in more than half of the patients. Among them, cyclical bleeding (excessive menstruation, prolonged menstruation or shortened menstrual cycle) accounts for about 2/3, and non-cyclical (continuous or irregular) bleeding accounts for 1/3.

2. Excessive menstruation: It often occurs in submucosal and intramural fibroids, and manifests as excessive menstruation, prolonged menstruation or irregular vaginal bleeding. The main reason for increased bleeding is that the area of ​​the endometrium increases, hindering uterine contraction and affecting blood circulation.

3. Pain: About 40% of patients with abdominal pain, 25% of patients with backache and 45% of patients with dysmenorrhea; some also have lower abdominal swelling or back pain, but the degree is not very serious. Pain refers to the pain caused by tumor compression of pelvic blood vessels, blood stasis, nerve compression or submucosal fibroids stimulating uterine contraction.

Friendly reminder: Uterine fibroids will have the above symptoms, which will not only affect the patient's own health. It will also affect the couple's life and lead to family breakdown. Therefore, early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment are the key links in the treatment of uterine diseases.