Patient's question:
I feel that after having a child, it's especially easy for gynecological diseases to affect me. This is because I was recently diagnosed with uterine fibroids. I asked the doctor why I developed uterine fibroids, and the doctor just casually mentioned that it might be due to factors like age, personal hygiene, and marital life, among others. However, I still don't quite understand, so I'd like to ask why uterine fibroids occur?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids are primarily growth-related to estrogen supply, with little correlation to inflammation and other infectious factors, except for some cases with a hereditary factor across generations. In terms of diet, it is important to avoid supplements containing estrogen and to consume fewer soy products like tofu. The intake of dairy products should also be controlled. After menopause, due to the rise in estrogen, uterine fibroids tend to gradually increase in size. Regular follow-up examinations should be conducted to monitor the size and number of uterine fibroids.