What are the causes of uterine fibroids and how to avoid them

As the hyaline degeneration of uterine fibroids continues to develop, cystic changes may occur due to necrosis and liquefaction of muscle cells. At this time, uterine fibroids become soft and difficult to distinguish from pregnant uterus or ovarian cysts. There are cystic cavities of different sizes in the fibroids, with connective tissue in between. So, what are the causes of uterine fibroids? How to avoid them? There are many risk factors for the occurrence or growth of uterine fibroids. Factors that increase the risk of uterine fibroids include: estrogen, young menarche, nulliparity, late childbearing, obesity, African Americans, moxifen, etc. Factors that reduce the risk of uterine fibroids include: exercise, multiple births, menopause, oral contraceptives, etc.

Uterine fibroids have increased expression levels of growth factors and their receptors. They are considered to be mediators or effectors of increased ovarian hormones during uterine fibroid formation, but the possibility of abnormal primary regulation of one or more growth factors cannot be ruled out. Uterine fibroids usually contain an excess of extracellular mediators, mainly containing fibroblasts and their collagen types I and III, and the interaction of fibroid cells with fibroblasts and various growth factors provides a suitable microenvironment for the formation and growth of fibroids.

Artificial abortion may damage the cervix or uterus, increasing the risk of uterine fibroids in women. Therefore, women should take good contraceptive measures in their daily lives and reduce the number of abortions, thereby reducing the incidence of uterine fibroids. Paying attention to menstrual health care can help alleviate the phenomenon of excessive menstrual blood volume in patients with uterine fibroids and reduce the occurrence of serious complications. This can reduce the occurrence of uterine fibroids.