What causes uterine fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are a common benign tumor that originates from the smooth muscle cells of the uterine myometrium. The causes of uterine fibroids are not yet fully understood, but common factors include genetic factors, bad living habits, excessive obesity, hormone levels, and drug effects. It is recommended to seek medical attention in a timely manner. After a clear diagnosis, according to the different causes, adjust your lifestyle, take medication, or undergo surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor. The details are as follows:

1. Genetic factors: If there is a family member with uterine fibroids, the probability of the offspring suffering from uterine fibroids may increase. It is recommended to have regular checkups for timely detection and treatment.

2. Bad living habits: Long-term drinking, smoking, staying up late, etc., are likely to lead to the occurrence of uterine fibroids. It is recommended to maintain good living habits and avoid bad habits such as staying up late, smoking, and drinking.

3. Excessive obesity: Excessive obesity can easily lead to abnormal metabolism in the body, affect estrogen secretion, and delay or advance the menstrual cycle, thereby increasing the probability of uterine fibroids. It is recommended to control weight through scientific methods, such as diet adjustment and exercise.

4. Hormone levels: Estrogen and progesterone are hormones that promote endometrial hyperplasia and prepare for pregnancy. High levels of estrogen may be related to the occurrence of uterine fibroids, because the growth of uterine fibroids usually occurs during the peak period of reproductive hormones in women of childbearing age. It is recommended to take drug treatment, such as using drospirenone ethinyl estradiol tablets, medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets, etc. according to the doctor's advice. If the effect of drug treatment is not good, surgical treatment can be taken under the guidance of a doctor.

5. Drug influence: Long-term use of norgestrel compound tablets, dienogest tablets, etc. may lead to abnormal estrogen levels in the body, thereby increasing the possibility of uterine fibroids. It is recommended to avoid long-term use of drugs that cause abnormal estrogen levels in the body, and to receive targeted treatment under the doctor's advice.

In general, drug treatment is only suitable for patients with mild symptoms, small fibroids, and fertility requirements. For patients with severe symptoms, large fibroids, or suspected malignant changes, surgical treatment should be performed in a timely manner. The formation of uterine fibroids is the result of the combined action of multiple factors, so it is recommended to maintain good living habits in daily life to reduce the risk of disease. At the same time, for women with a family history of genetic diseases or fertility needs, regular gynecological examinations are recommended to detect and treat uterine fibroids in a timely manner.