How are uterine fibroids formed? Uterine fibroids are generally formed by estrogen stimulation.

Many women with uterine fibroids worry about the risk of a serious condition that could lead to a hysterectomy. On the other hand, I have always worried that I have uterine fibroids. How do uterine fibroids form and why do I have them?

At present, the exact cause of uterine fibroids is still unclear, but according to clinical cases, the occurrence and growth of uterine fibroids are closely related to estrogen changes. Therefore, various factors that may cause estrogen abnormalities may lead to the formation of uterine fibroids.

In which groups are uterine fibroids common? Experts say that the common types of uterine fibroids patients in clinical practice are as follows:

1. Women with a family history of uterine fibroids. Women with a family history of uterine fibroids are more likely to develop the disease. For example, if a direct relative or sister has a history of the disease, the prevalence rate is 4.2 times higher.

2. Women without a history of childbearing. During pregnancy and lactation, due to the effect of hormones, the ovaries stop ovulating and hormone secretion is at a low level, which helps to protect the health of the uterus. Women who have not given birth are not protected by progesterone and are prone to hormone-dependent diseases. Uterine fibroids are hormone-dependent diseases.

3. Women with sexual disorders. Experts say that a harmonious and normal married life can promote the normal functioning of neuroendocrine system and enable the body to secrete hormones normally and well. If there is a long-term sexual disorder, it is easy to cause disordered secretion of hormone levels, leading to chronic pelvic congestion, and easily leading to female qi and blood disorders, inducing uterine fibroids.

4. Obese women. Uterine fibroids may also be severely stimulated by excessive secretion of estrogen. Fat is one of the effective sources of estrogen. Therefore, obese women are relatively more likely to suffer from uterine fibroids. Studies have shown that for every 10 kilograms of weight gain, the risk of developing fibroids increases by 21%.

5. Patients with related ovarian diseases. Common polycystic ovary syndrome and ovarian endocrine function diseases, such as granulosa cell tumor and ovarian granulosa cell tumor, can induce uterine fibroids.

6. Women with depression. The high incidence of uterine fibroids is mainly in middle-aged women. Modern middle-aged women face the dual pressure of family and work, and are prone to depression. If psychological depression cannot be adjusted in time, it is likely to cause endocrine disorders in women. With the arrival of menopause, women begin to experience the "estrogen control period". Both promote the increase of estrogen secretion and increase the risk of uterine fibroids.

7. Abuse of female health products. There are many types of health products on the market, but they are also uneven. Many companies add a lot of estrogen to achieve the so-called "younger" purpose, although estrogen has a certain effect on maintaining youth.