Recognize the warning signs of uterine fibroids and daily care tips for patients with uterine fibroids

The symptoms of early uterine fibroids are not obvious and can be easily ignored, especially for women who are busy with family and work. They often ignore physical abnormalities that may be precursors to uterine fibroids. Let's take a look.

Identifying the warning signs of uterine fibroids

1. Irregular bleeding

Vaginal bleeding is a common symptom of uterine fibroids, manifested as irregular menstruation, increased menstrual volume, prolonged menstrual period, irregular vaginal bleeding, etc., and even anemia in severe cases.

2. Abnormal leucorrhea

Submucosal uterine fibroids often cause increased leucorrhea, which may be pus-like and bloody, with an odor.

3. Tumor

In the early morning, after defecating on an empty stomach, lie flat on the bed, bend your knees slightly, relax your abdomen, and touch your lower abdomen with your hands, from shallow to deep. If there is a lump or mass, pay attention.

4. Pain

Symptoms such as low back pain and lower abdominal distension may occur. Severe abdominal pain may occur when the fibroid pedicle is twisted or the fibroid degenerates and becomes malignant.

5. Compression symptoms

Due to the compression of the bladder by the fibroids, symptoms such as frequent urination and urination disorder may occur, and the compression of the rectum may cause constipation and difficulty in defecation.

Daily care instructions for patients with uterine fibroids

1. Keep a peaceful mind

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that are unlikely to undergo malignant changes, so patients should maintain a calm state of mind. If the tumor is not large, grows slowly, and has no symptoms, don't worry too much. You only need to have a gynecological examination once a year and compare and analyze the examinations.

2. Don’t take birth control pills

After suffering from uterine fibroids, it is best not to take birth control pills. If you are a patient with children, you can use tools for contraception.

3. Cosmetics should not be abused

Especially those cosmetics containing estrogen. Because it not only causes endocrine disorders and menstrual disorders, but also causes exogenous hormones to over-stimulate the uterus, endometrium and breast, induce tumors or increase and degenerate primitive fibroids.

4. Keep exercising

Because exercise can help women maintain their ideal body shape, reduce the ability to store estrogen, and maintain normal estrogen levels in the body.