Uterine fibroids are tumors that grow on a woman's uterus, formed by the abnormal proliferation of uterine smooth muscle tissue, presenting as benign myoma nodules. They are generally common in women aged 30 to 50, with an incidence rate of 20% to 25%. For patients with uterine fibroids, dietary attention is also crucial, as improper diet may stimulate the growth of fibroids and affect the recovery of the condition.
Uterine fibroids are tumors that grow on a woman's uterus, formed by the abnormal proliferation of uterine smooth muscle tissue, presenting as benign myoma nodules. They are generally common in women aged 30 to 50, with an incidence rate of 20% to 25%. For young unmarried women, the decision of whether to remove uterine fibroids is very important for their future personal life. This is because 40% of patients with uterine fibroids are infertile, and surgical treatment on the uterus will cause damage to the uterus, which will certainly affect fertility and personal health. Therefore, choosing the right treatment method is particularly important for women.
Although 40% of patients with uterine fibroids have no obvious subjective symptoms clinically, as long as they pay attention in daily life, they can still observe the clues of uterine fibroids. The most common symptom is changes in menstruation, including shortened cycles, increased menstrual flow, prolonged menstrual periods, and irregular bleeding. Due to the extra tumor growing on the uterus, the abdomen swells, and a mass can be felt in the middle of the lower abdomen. When the bladder is full in the morning and pushes the uterus upward, it is easier to feel a hard, irregularly shaped mass. Because the tumor can compress the bladder, symptoms such as frequent urination, dysuria, and urinary retention may occur. Other symptoms include abdominal pain, low back pain, lower abdominal distension, increased leucorrhea, infertility, and secondary anemia.
Dr. Sophia Carter, a gynecologist specializing in uterine diseases, points out that the growth of uterine fibroids is closely related to the level of estrogen in the body. Therefore, patients should avoid foods that may increase estrogen levels or stimulate the uterus in their diet, so as to prevent the further development of fibroids. The specific dietary taboos and recommendations are as follows:
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The diet should be light, and avoid hair-trigger foods such as mutton, shrimp, crab, eel, salted fish, and snakehead.
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Avoid spicy and irritating foods and beverages such as chili, prickly ash, raw green onions, raw garlic, and liquor. These foods may stimulate the uterus, cause congestion and edema of the uterine tissue, and aggravate the discomfort symptoms of patients.
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Fast from hot, coagulant, and hormone-containing foods such as longan, red dates, donkey-hide gelatin, and royal jelly. These foods may increase the level of estrogen in the body, promote the proliferation of uterine smooth muscle cells, and accelerate the growth of fibroids.
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Eat more lean meat, chicken, quail eggs, crucian carp, soft-shelled turtle, white fish, Chinese cabbage, asparagus, celery, spinach, cucumber, winter melon, shiitake mushrooms, tofu, kelp, laver, and fruits. These foods are rich in nutrients, low in fat, and do not contain excessive hormones, which can supplement the body's necessary nutrients and help maintain the stability of the body's internal environment.
In addition, Dr. Sophia Carter reminds that dietary adjustment is only an auxiliary measure for the management of uterine fibroids. Patients still need to go to the hospital for regular re-examinations to observe the size and growth of fibroids. For patients with large fibroids or obvious symptoms, they should follow the doctor's advice for standardized treatment. At the same time, maintaining a regular schedule, avoiding overwork, and keeping a good mood are also conducive to the control of the condition.