Patient's question:
What should be noted about uterine fibroids? My daughter got uterine fibroids when she was still very young, and I don't really understand this either. I also don't know what to do. Now my daughter says to first regulate it and take some medicine to control the condition. In this regard, I can't help either. I just want to know what to pay attention to with uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
What to Pay Attention to Regarding Uterine FibroidsWomen with uterine fibroids should pay attention to regulating their emotions in daily life, avoiding excessive anger, sadness, overthinking, and excessive worry. It is best to strive for contentment, maintain a cheerful and open-minded personality, and avoid overexertion. This helps balance the five internal organs, ensures smooth Qi flow, promotes harmonious blood circulation, and prevents the occurrence of various diseases.
Additionally, women with uterine fibroids should pay attention to moderating sexual activity to prevent damage to kidney Qi and worsening of the condition. They should also pay close attention to sexual hygiene and maintain clean external genitalia to prevent external pathogens from invading, turning into internal heat, stagnating Qi and blood, and exacerbating the condition.
The formation of uterine fibroids is associated with long-term exposure to high levels of estrogen. Animal experiments have shown that a high-fat diet promotes the production and release of certain hormones, which is why obese women have a significantly higher incidence of uterine fibroids. Therefore, cultivating healthy dietary habits can help inhibit the development of uterine fibroids.
What to Pay Attention to Regarding Uterine Fibroids – Dietary Considerations:
1. Consume less heat-producing, blood-clotting, and hormone-containing foods such as longan, jujubes, eel glue, and royal jelly.
2. Consume less spicy foods and beverages such as chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, raw scallions, raw garlic, and baijiu.
3. Minimize the consumption of foods related to animal reproductive systems or those high in hormones (both processed and natural), including dairy products, eggs, and meats from animals raised with hormones.
4. Maintain a light diet and consume less allergenic foods such as mutton, dog meat, shrimp, crabs, eel, salted fish, and black fish.
5. Consume fewer pomegranates and certain types of beans, as these plant-based foods contain phytohormones related to female hormones (e.g., isoflavones).
The above are the key points to pay attention to regarding uterine fibroids. Take a good look—this may be helpful.