Patient's question:
I am a 61-year-old woman, and I went through menopause two years ago. However, recently, I have been experiencing intense itching in my outer genital area and around the vaginal opening, along with a strong odor in my discharge. Could you please advise on what dietary precautions I should take for uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
During pregnancy, due to the decline in hormone levels, fibroids themselves may shrink relatively quickly. This is not much related to diet, unless you consume extremely large amounts of soy products, which might then affect the size of the fibroids. Therefore, there is no need to worry excessively. You can proceed with regular monitoring. It's important to note that you should not take supplements indiscriminately. Products like protein powder and royal jelly should be avoided. You can decide to have a cesarean section at that time, and the fibroids can be removed simultaneously. The rate at which fibroids grow is influenced by hormone levels, and it cannot be altered. As long as the uterus is present, it is possible for new fibroids to develop. This is not much related to the breastfeeding period itself. You just need to follow up regularly in the future. Generally, this is not a concern. Doctors usually remove fibroids when performing a cesarean section.