Fibroids are muscular tumors that develop in the uterine wall. The majority of fibroids are benign (not cancerous). Noncancerous uterine growths known as uterine fibroids frequently manifest themselves when a woman is pregnant. Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas or myomas, seldom, if ever, progress to cancer. Fibroids can be small enough to be invisible to the naked eye or large enough to stretch and expand the uterus, it can be isolated or spread out.
Fibroid symptoms can range from being nonexistent to being extremely severe. The most typical signs of uterine fibroids are painful or heavy periods, lower back or belly pain, uncomfortable intercourse, frequent urination, and discomfort in the rectum. The growth of fibroids is still a mystery to medical professionals and scholars. However, there is evidence to show that estrogen and progesterone, two female hormones, might cause fibroids to enlarge. Fibroids frequently get bigger during pregnancy because of the elevated hormone levels but stop growing and may even shrink after menopause, when hormone levels are low.
Despite the fact that fibroids cannot be prevented, recent research indicates that specific lifestyle choices may lower your risk. According to study, high-sugar diets may increase risk in some women, while consuming cruciferous vegetables including arugula, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, and turnip greens may reduce your risk as they contain a lot of fiber beta-carotene, folate, vitamins C, E, and K, as well as other minerals. Your risk of uterine fibroids can also be decreased by regular exercise.
Women with fibroids are all different. The choice of treatment will depend on the degree to which the symptoms are present as well as the size, number, and location of the fibroid. Also taken into account is a woman's preference and desire for future children. Treatment options for fibroids can be quite effective. However, not every woman should have every treatment.
PDO I – Ayesa Gay A. Bejerano, RND
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Uterine Fibroids
https://www.webmd.com/women/uterine-fibroids/uterine-fibroids
Uterine Fibroids
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/uterine-fibroids/symptoms-causes/syc-20354288
Uterine Fibroids
