Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: How do uterine tumors occur, and how can they be prevented?Doctor's answer:
Hello, ancient Chinese medicine believes that its formation is mainly due to a weak constitution, physical exhaustion after menstruation or childbirth, and exposure to cold pathogens. The cold pathogens enter the body and settle in the uterus, or liver stagnation and deficiency lead to liver qi stagnation, spleen dysfunction, impaired qi and blood production, ultimately causing qi stagnation and blood stasis or qi deficiency and blood stasis. The stagnant blood clots in the uterus, obstructing the uterine vessels, damaging the Chong and Ren meridians, preventing new blood from returning to its proper channels, and over time, forming a disease characterized by large, hard accumulations. Treatment should address both the root cause and symptoms.Modern medicine that uterine fibroids are related to estrone (E2), which is a significant factor in their growth. The biological effects of E2 depend on the amount of estrone receptors (EnR) in the target combination. E2 diffuses into the nucleus, binds to nuclear EnR, and triggers biological effects, leading to fibroid formation. The levels of estrogen and progesterone receptors in fibroids are significantly higher than in normal uterine muscle tissue. Foreign studies report that reducing nuclear EnR levels can significantly inhibit fibroid growth. Research results from the Affiliated Hospital of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine indicate that Gongtongning tablets can significantly reduce the levels of nuclear estrone receptors (EnR) and progesterone receptors (PnR) in the endometrium and fibroid tissue, with a significant difference observed between pre- and post-treatment (P < 0.01). This further demonstrates that the mechanism of Gongtongning tablets in treating uterine fibroids lies in reducing the levels of nuclear EnR and PnR in the endometrium, providing reliable scientific evidence for its clinical use as a treatment for uterine fibroids.
The treatment method for uterine fibroids depends on the patient's age, the presence or absence of symptoms, the location, size, growth rate, and number of fibroids, as well as the extent to which the uterus is deformed.