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Fibroids or smooth molluscum are non-cancerous tumors that form in the uterus. The fibroids vary in size, which can be either very small (like a seed) or very large (reportedly the largest fibroid size to date is that of a watermelon, but not much). About 30% of women under 35 years of age are at risk of fibroids, 70-80% of women are at risk for fibroids, and there are also many who will have no symptoms or problems due to the appearance of fibroids. . Although the female hormones estrogen and progesterone are thought to be involved in the development of fibroids, the exact cause has not been determined. In the US, fibroids are the leading cause of hysterectomy for women. Up to now, we still cannot determine how to prevent the formation of fibroids. However, a number of risk factors and treatment can be identified by specialists, which in turn help in understanding uterine fibroids. On the other hand, there are many studies underway that have found a number of ways that can help prevent uterine fibroids.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Protect Yourself from Fibroids

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   In spite of Not It is cancer but fibroids are also caused by hormones, just like tumors caused by breast cancer. Research shows that women who exercise regularly are less likely to develop fibroids.
   • Research also suggests that physical activity is helpful in preventing fibroids. Women who exercise more than 7 hours per week have a significantly reduced risk of developing fibroids for many years compared to those who exercise less than 2 hours per week.
   • Research also suggests that compared with moderate and moderate intensity exercise, intense exercise is very beneficial in reducing the risk of fibroids. Intense exercise for more than 3 hours per week can reduce the risk of uterine fibroids by up to 30-40%. Even so, light intensity training is still much better than not exercising.

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   Weight control. Research has shown that fibroids are more likely to develop in overweight or obese women (who have a BMI above "normal"). This may be due to high estrogen levels in obese women.
   • Being overweight increases the risk of uterine fibroids by 10-20%.
   • Obese women have a 2-3 times higher risk of developing fibroids than women with normal BMI.
   • You can visit online sites to calculate BMI. Or can be calculated by the formula: weight (kg) / squared.

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   Drink green tea or use green tea extracts. Some studies show that green tea helps prevent the development of fibroids in rats. Although it has not been confirmed for use in humans, green tea also has many other health benefits, so it's worth a try.
   • Green tea has been shown to help reduce the severity of fibroid symptoms in women with fibroids.
   • Avoid consuming too much green tea if you are sensitive to caffeine. Green tea contains more caffeine than other teas and can cause nausea, restlessness or irritability in some cases.

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   Consider changing your diet. Many studies suggest that eating red meat can increase the risk of fibroids. Eating plenty of green vegetables can help reduce the risk of fibroids.
   • There is currently no evidence that making dietary changes to "prevent" fibroids. However, reducing your red meat consumption and eating more green vegetables can provide significant health benefits. Eating red meat causes many health problems such as heart disease, cancer and premature death. In contrast, green vegetables are a good source of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.
   • Eat foods rich in vitamin D like fatty fish (salmon, tuna, and mackerel). Vitamin D can help reduce the risk of developing fibroids by up to 30%. In addition, vitamin D also contributes to shrink the size of the fibroids.
   • Some studies suggest that increasing the consumption of dairy products such as milk, cheese, cream, ... can help reduce the risk of fibroids in African-American women.

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   Recognize ineffective treatments. Many websites and health care resources say that there are treatments that can prevent or "cure" fibroids. Some of the more common treatments include using enzymes, changing the diet, hormonal creams, and homeopathy. However, there is no scientific evidence that these treatments are effective.

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   Understand that pregnancy and childbirth can protect you from the development of fibroids. Although not sure, the researchers found that pregnant women have a lower risk of uterine fibroids.
   • Pregnancy also reduces the size of fibroids in some cases. However, fibroids can still grow larger during pregnancy. Because it is not clear about fibroids, there is no way to know if fibroids are developing during pregnancy.
   • Some studies have suggested that the protective effect of pregnancy during and immediately after pregnancy is stronger than in those already pregnant long before.
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Method 2 of 2: Understanding fibroids

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   Understand the risk factors for fibroids. Uterine fibroids are very common, especially in women of childbearing age. Women who have not had children have a higher risk of uterine fibroids.
   • The older you get, the higher your risk of developing fibroids. Women between the ages of 30 and menopause are at greatest risk of developing fibroids.
   • Your risk of developing fibroids is higher if you have a family member such as an older sister, mother, or relative with fibroids.
   • The report shows that African women are more susceptible to uterine fibroids, especially as they get older. Some studies suggest that African-American women have a risk of uterine fibroids 2-3 times higher than white women. 80% of African-American women have fibroids at the age of 50, compared with 70% of white women. You should also keep in mind that most women with uterine fibroids will have no symptoms or have no problems with the appearance of the tumor.
   • Women with a BMI (body mass index) above “normal” have a higher risk of uterine fibroids.
   • Women with early menstruation (before age 14) have a higher risk of uterine fibroids.

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   Recognize the symptoms of uterine fibroids. Many people will not know that they have fibroids themselves, mostly because fibroids don't cause any significant health problems. On the other hand, you should see your doctor right away if you experience the following symptoms:
   • Menopause or heavy menstrual bleeding
   • Visible changes in menstruation (severe pain or heavier bleeding)
   • Pelvic pain or a "heavy", "bloated" feeling in the pelvic area
   • Pain during sex
   • Frequent urination and / or difficulty urinating
   • Constipation
   • Backache
   • Infertility or repeated miscarriages

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   Talk to your doctor about treatment options. If you have fibroids, you should discuss treatment with your doctor. Some cases will not need treatment. However, there are some other cases that will require medication or receiving surgery. Your doctor may recommend different treatments, depending on factors such as your age, whether you want to become pregnant in the future or the severity of the fibroids.
   • Medications such as hormonal birth control pills can help reduce bleeding and pain. However, the medication will not be able to prevent fibroids or prevent fibroids from growing.
   • Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRHa) may be prescribed to shrink fibroids. After stopping the drug, fibroids can grow back rapidly. Therefore, these drugs are mainly used before surgery to shrink the fibroids in preparation for surgery. Side effects include depression, decreased libido, insomnia, and joint pain, but many women can tolerate these side effects.
   • Laparoscopic surgery (surgery to remove fibroids) may allow you to conceive after surgery. The risk of laparoscopic surgery depends on the severity of the fibroids. You can also get pregnant after ultrasound surgery under the guidance of MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) but this method is not common.
   • More severe fibroids can be treated with removal of the lining of the uterus, fibroids embolism (injecting plastic beads or gel beads into a blood vessel around the tumor) or surgical removal of the uterus. Hysterectomy is considered to be the last resort treatment when other surgical treatments or methods don't work. You will not be able to get pregnant after the hysterectomy.
     • Conception after undergoing fibroid embolism treatment can experience complications. Therefore, this method is not recommended for those wishing to become pregnant.
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Advice

• Fibroids often decrease in size after menopause.
• Uterine fibroids do not increase the risk of cancer.
• Eat and exercise in moderation may Helps reduce the risk of uterine fibroids. Or even if it doesn't help reduce your risk, this habit will have a positive effect on your overall health.

Warning

• A rapidly growing fibroid may be a sign of a rare form of cancer in the uterus (uterine connective tissue cancer) and you should see your doctor right away.
• There is no way to prevent fibroids. Following the instructions on how to prevent fibroids may help reduce the risk, but do not guarantee complete prevention.
• Fibroids, if they cause problems, will need surgical removal. However, they will recur. The only way to ensure that the fibroids don't grow back is to have the uterus removed. This method is effective in the long term, but it can also cause complications and you should talk to your doctor carefully.