Patient's question:
My second aunt was carefully checked today and found to have uterine fibroids. She ate tofu in the morning. Can people with uterine fibroids eat tofu?Doctor's answer:
Patients with uterine fibroids are not recommended to eat tofu, as soy products can provide the body with sufficient estrogen and progesterone for digestion. This can cause a certain impact on the hormone levels in the body. If patients with uterine fibroids have excessively high hormone levels, it may lead to the expansion or increase in the number of fibroids. It is advisable to consume a lot of light and easily digestible foods, such as eating more fresh fruits and vegetables. If the uterine fibroids are very severe, surgical removal should be considered for treatment.