Post Date November, 16 2024
Uterine fibroids are a common gynecological disease. At present, the number of people suffering from uterine fibroids is increasing rapidly, and the general onset age is mostly before menopause. Due to uterine diseases, many women have their uterus removed every year, a large part of which is caused by uterine fibroids. Therefore, we need to know what foods are harmful to uterine fibroids and how to effectively prevent their occurrence.
So, what about the enlargement of uterine fibroids?
Firstly, eat estrogenic foods
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that women should not eat foods rich in vitamin E and estrogen such as yams, royal jelly, and legumes, and should avoid excessive nourishment that can cause uterine fibroids to proliferate. Women can often drink soybean milk, as long as the daily consumption is controlled, they do not have to worry about stimulating uterine fibroids.
Secondly, eat cold food
Regardless of the season, women should avoid eating cold foods such as popsicles, ice cream, sashimi, etc. They should not eat too much. Because eating too much cold food can cause women to experience symptoms of uterine coldness, poor blood circulation, and the formation of qi stagnation and blood stasis, which is beneficial for the development of uterine fibroids.
Thirdly, eat high fat foods
Unstable estrogen can stimulate the uterus, which is an important factor inducing uterine fibroids. Because uterine fibroids are very sensitive to hormone changes, they should eat less high-fat foods such as lamb, shrimp, crabs, and squid. Avoid the growth of estrogen and increase the probability of causing uterine fibroids.
The above knows what foods to avoid and increase uterine fibroids. So, how to prevent uterine fibroids?
Firstly, pay attention to sexual hygiene
Moderate sexual activity, pay attention to sexual hygiene, and maintain a clean external genitalia after each sexual activity to prevent external pathogens from invading and exacerbating the condition.
Secondly, avoid drug abuse
Some drugs are very detrimental to women's health, especially contraceptive pills. Long term use is one of the causes of uterine fibroids, so women should reduce drug abuse to avoid affecting their physical health.
Thirdly, avoid accidental pregnancy
Try to use contraception as much as possible to avoid accidental pregnancy. The number of induced abortions after unexpected pregnancy can lead to uterine fibroids, so it is best to actively take contraceptive measures to avoid the number of induced abortions.
Fourth, avoid obesity
Research shows that obesity has a correct relationship with the incidence rate of uterine fibroids. For every 10 kilograms of weight gain in women, the risk of uterine fibroids can increase by 20%. Therefore, weight control is also one of the measures to prevent uterine fibroids from recurring.
