alert! How women find uterine fibroids

　　Uterine fibroids yes female One of the most common benign tumors of the reproductive organs, the incidence rate is extremely high among women aged 30 to 50 years old. caused by it Irregular menstruation , abdominal lumps, pain, increased leucorrhea, infertility, circulatory system symptoms, etc., making the sisters miserable. What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?

　　Abnormal bleeding: the most common symptom, manifested as menopause Post-bleeding or abnormal menstruation accounts for about 65.5% to 78.2%, of which cyclic bleeding (excessive menstrual flow, prolonged menstrual period or shortened menstrual cycle) is the most common, and non-periodic (continuous or irregular) bleeding accounts for 1/3.

　　Abdominal mass: more common in patients with uterine fibroid sarcomatosis. The mass can increase rapidly. If the sarcoma grows inward, it often feels like there is a lump protruding inside. The uterus is often enlarged, irregular in appearance, and soft in texture.

　　stomach ache , backache, lower abdominal distension: Patients usually have no abdominal pain, but acute abdominal pain will occur when the fibroid pedicle is reversed. Common symptoms are lower abdominal distension, back pain, etc., which are aggravated during menstruation.

　　Increased secretions and leucorrhea: usually serous, but may become purulent and smelly when combined with infection.

　　Edema of the lower limbs: If the tumor is large, it can compress the bladder or rectum and cause irritation symptoms, and compress the veins and cause edema of the lower limbs.

　　In addition, late-stage patients may have weight loss, anemia , fever, systemic failure and other symptoms.

　　The treatment of uterine fibroids depends on the age of the patient, the location, size, growth rate of the fibroids, the deformation of the uterus, whether the fertility function is preserved, etc. If the fibroids are small and asymptomatic, they generally do not require treatment.

　　Especially for those who are close to menopause, due to low estrogen levels after menopause, fibroids will naturally shrink or disappear, and they only need to be reviewed regularly (3 to 6 months). If the fibroids are found to be enlarged or have obvious symptoms during the reexamination, further treatment will be considered.

　　Women of childbearing age should pay attention to their healthy , develop good hygiene habits, keep the vulva clean and dry, and wear loose underwear. If there is excessive leucorrhea, you should pay attention to flushing the vulva at any time. Most women discover uterine fibroids accidentally during general screening or examination for other reasons. Gynecology A good check-up habit is to have a B-ultrasound or gynecological examination every six months.

　　If the fibroid increases significantly and the bleeding is severe, timely treatment is required. Pay special attention to maintenance during menstruation and postpartum period, strictly prohibit sexual intercourse, and keep the vulva clean. Try to keep your mood comfortable and emotionally stable, and reduce the competitive pressure from work, study, and life. Keep warm and avoid cold, especially rain.

　　Frequent abortions can lead to uterine fibroids. Therefore, both husband and wife should actively take contraceptive measures and try to avoid or reduce the number of artificial abortions. Older women, or women who have gone through menopause and have bleeding again, should be more vigilant. Women taking estrogen are at a high risk of developing endometrial cancer and should use it rationally according to medical advice. Postmenopausal women should be especially careful to prevent the growth of uterine fibroids.

　　The diet should be nutritious, reasonably matched, light, easy to digest, and eat more foods containing protein and vitamins; if menstruation is excessive, eat more iron-rich foods to prevent iron deficiency anemia; avoid eating spicy, cold, and irritating foods.