Patient's question:
Problem Description: During my health check-up last October, I was found to have two uterine fibroids, each about 1.8 cm in size. Physical Condition: Except for occasional blood-tinged vaginal discharge, there are no other discomforts. What foods are most effective for treating uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are the most common benign tumors of the female reproductive system. They often cause no symptoms, but in a few cases, they may manifest as vaginal bleeding, palpable abdominal masses, and other symptoms. If a pedicle inversion or other complications occur, pain may be induced. Uterine fibroids are hormone-dependent tumors, so antihormonal drugs are used for treatment. Recently, drugs that temporarily suppress ovarian function have been employed. Danazol and gossypol are commonly used drugs in China. Other androgenic, progestational, and vitamin drugs are also utilized. The use of gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs has successfully increased leiomyomas.Patients with uterine fibroids can, while understanding symptomatic treatment, use dietary therapy as a complementary treatment in daily life. It is essential to avoid excessive hunger or fullness and never overeat or binge on food in daily dietary habits.