In recent years, there have been more and more gynecological diseases in women. Breast cancer, uterine fibroids and other gynecological diseases have become more and more frequent. Now many female friends have begun to pay attention to these diseases, so when these diseases do not come. We should do our best to prevent these diseases from happening to us, so we must recognize these symptoms. What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids? How to prevent uterine fibroids?
One. 9 major symptoms to be alert to
Although uterine fibroids occur inside the body, clues can also be found from the clues of physical manifestations. Women should pay more attention to their own conditions and have regular B-ultrasound examinations every year. If relevant symptoms occur, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible -
1. Abnormal menstruation
The menstrual cycle is shortened, once every 20 days, the menstrual period is prolonged, and the amount of bleeding increases .
2. Pain
40% of patients with uterine fibroids present with abdominal pain, 25% with backache, and 45% with dysmenorrhea. There are also symptoms of bloating in the lower abdomen or soreness in the lower back, most of which are not serious.
3. Anemia
Uterine bleeding is the main symptom of uterine fibroids, which occurs in half or more patients. When fibroids enlarge the uterine cavity, increase the area of ??the endometrium, cause poor uterine contraction or excessive endometrial hyperplasia, or submucosal fibroids, they can manifest as prolonged menstruation, menorrhagia or irregular female private parts bleeding. If prolonged bleeding is not treated promptly, anemia may occur.
4. Abdominal mass
Abdominal mass is often the chief complaint of patients with uterine fibroids, up to 69.6%. Small uterine fibroids are generally not easily palpable as a mass through the abdomen. If the uterine fibroids are palpable, they are usually in the middle of the lower abdomen and are hard. They are easier to feel, especially in the early morning when the bladder is full, and will be accompanied by a sinking feeling. A small number of patients have fibroids that grow quickly or are accompanied by dull pain. At this time, treatment should be considered as soon as possible.
5. Infertility
About 30% of patients with uterine fibroids are infertile.
6. Increased leucorrhea
41.9% of patients with uterine fibroids have increased leucorrhea. Intramural fibroids increase the area of ??the uterine cavity, increase endometrial gland secretion, and are accompanied by pelvic congestion, resulting in increased leucorrhea. When ulcers, infection, bleeding, and necrosis occur in submucosal fibroids, bloody leucorrhea or purulent-smelling leucorrhea may occur in large amounts.
7. Compression symptoms
Compression symptoms are mostly caused by fibroids compressing surrounding organs. Pressure on the pelvic veins can cause edema of the lower limbs; compression of pelvic tissues and nerves can cause the lower abdomen to drop. Pain and soreness in the lower back; compression of the bladder, urethra or rectum can cause frequent urination, difficulty urinating, urinary retention or constipation; compression of the ureters can cause ureteral or hydronephrosis; compression of pelvic blood vessels and lymphatic vessels can cause edema of the lower limbs, etc.
8. Abnormal urination and defecation
If the fibroids are large or grow in the cervix, broad ligament, etc., clinical symptoms of squeezing adjacent organs in the pelvic cavity may occur. Such as constipation, frequent urination, increased residual urine, ureteral displacement, hydronephrosis, etc.
9. Individual patients with hypertension
Some statistics indicate that most patients with fibroids and hypertension (except those with a history of hypertension) return to normal after the fibroids are removed, which may be related to the resolution of the disease. Associated with abdominal aortic compression.
2. Uterine fibroids and pregnancy
Most women with uterine fibroids before pregnancy can survive the entire pregnancy smoothly, but the fibroids increase significantly with gestational age. A small number of cases will have the following conditions: if the fibroids are large and increase significantly during pregnancy, they may appear red degeneration, dull pain in the abdomen (mostly common when the diameter of the fibroids exceeds 3cm), fever and other symptoms, and even miscarriage or premature delivery; fibroids If the uterine morphology is affected, abnormal fetal position may occur; if the fibroids are submucosal and the placenta is attached to the surface of the fibroids, placental abruption may occur. After giving birth, more than 90% of fibroids will shrink back to their pre-pregnancy state within 3-6 months postpartum.
It is generally believed that: fibroids that grow into the uterus (submucosal fibroids) affect pregnancy; fibroids that grow into the middle of the myometrium (intramural fibroids) are not affected if they are small, but will if they are large. It has an impact; fibroids that grow outside the uterus generally do not affect pregnancy; if fibroids grow close to the fallopian tube and compress the fallopian tube, it may also affect pregnancy.
3. How to prevent uterine fibroids
1. Develop good living habits
Keeping the vulva clean can effectively prevent the occurrence of gynecological diseases. Fundamentally put an end to the invasion of germs, especially during special periods such as menstruation and post-abortion, and taking special protection can effectively prevent the occurrence of uterine fibroids.
2. Control your sex life
Everything must be done in moderation. When having sex, too little or too much is not good for your health. You need to pay attention to women who have too much sex. , are often more likely to suffer from uterine fibroids than ordinary women. For this reason, female friends should control the number of sexual encounters in their lives, avoid being overly immersed in desire, and at the same time eliminate unclean sexual activity to avoid gynecological diseases caused by too many sexual partners.
3. Maintain an optimistic mental state
The mentality is crucial for a person, and the same is true for dealing with diseases. When preventing uterine fibroids, female friends need to do To maintain a happy mood, although we cannot always have smooth sailing in life and cannot control daily events, we can maintain an optimistic heart and calmly face various pressures and difficulties, which can also play a role in the prevention of uterine fibroids. certain effect.
4. Actively take contraceptive measures
What is the effective way to prevent women from suffering from uterine fibroids? When you are not ready to have a child, it is best to take contraceptive measures during sex. This can prevent serious damage to the uterus caused by multiple abortions, and can also reduce the chance of uterine fibroids. Therefore, I would like to remind everyone to take reliable measures. Contraceptive measures.
5. Adjust emotions
For women with uterine fibroids, they should pay attention to emotional adjustment in daily life, avoid worrying and maintain an optimistic and cheerful personality. , avoid overwork and allow Qi and blood to flow smoothly, which can also prevent many diseases.
6. Eat a regular and controlled diet
The cause of the formation of uterine fibroids is related to the stimulation of a large amount of estrogen. According to clinical trials, high-fat foods promote the production and release of some hormones. , so obese women have a higher incidence of uterine fibroids, so they should pay attention to a regular and controlled diet in daily life, which is also the prevention and suppression of uterine fibroids.