Patient's question:
How are uterine fibroids caused in women? What are the possible reasons that can cause uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors in female reproductive organs, and their onset is related to the complex interaction between mutations in normal muscle cells, sex hormones, and local growth factors. Factors such as ovarian function and hormone metabolism, which are regulated by higher-level nervous centers, are also important causes of uterine fibroids. For example, middle-aged women who bear double the pressure of work and family are highly prone to depressive symptoms. Additionally, when menopause is approaching, a woman's depression can lead to excessive secretion of estrogen, which produces significant negative effects and may therefore induce uterine fibroids.