Patient's question:
I have always taken birth control pills, and it has been five or six years now. Recently, I have been experiencing bloating and pain in my abdomen on a daily basis, and my menstrual cycle is very irregular. I only get my period if I take medication. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was found that I have uterine fibroids. I am still young, so I would like to ask, is it possible that uterine fibroids are caused by taking birth control pills?Doctor's answer:
The experiment found that approximately 20% of women aged 30 to 50 suffer from uterine fibroids, and this condition has been on the rise in recent years. Although uterine fibroids are benign tumors and most do not cause obvious symptoms, if detected late, they can damage multiple organs in the body, potentially leading to infertility. Therefore, early prevention and early treatment are essential. Experts believe that women should never take birth control pills casually, as long-term use can disrupt menstrual cycles. Patients with uterine fibroids should be even more cautious about taking medication randomly. According to 90% of data, long-term estrogen stimulation can easily lead to malignant transformation. Patients with uterine fibroids should go to the hospital for professional and thorough examinations. Based on the condition of the disease, they should adopt the most suitable treatment methods for them to achieve the best therapeutic results.