What kind of exercise should I avoid if I have uterine fibroids?

Women with uterine fibroids should avoid strenuous exercise and movements that increase abdominal pressure, including jumping, running, weightlifting and other high-impact exercises, so as not to cause abnormal blood supply to the fibroids or aggravate compression symptoms. Appropriate exercise can improve physical fitness, but it must be gentle and low-intensity.

Uterine fibroids are a common benign tumor, usually caused by changes in hormone levels in the body, and the specific manifestations vary from person to person. For exercise, excessive vibration and weight bearing may worsen the local blood supply to the fibroids, leading to pain or menstrual abnormalities, especially for patients with large fibroids or symptoms. Exercises to avoid include strenuous running and jumping (such as marathons, skipping ropes), sit-ups, heavy lifting, etc. Safe forms of exercise include yoga, Tai Chi, or brisk walking. These types of exercise are light and slow, which is good for the body and does not put extra burden on the uterus. It is best to consult a doctor before exercising and choose the appropriate intensity and method of exercise according to your condition.

Uterine fibroids are a common benign tumor, usually caused by changes in hormone levels in the body, and the specific manifestations vary from person to person. For exercise, excessive vibration and weight bearing may worsen the local blood supply to the fibroids, leading to pain or menstrual abnormalities, especially for patients with large fibroids or symptoms. Exercises to avoid include strenuous running and jumping (such as marathons, skipping ropes), sit-ups, heavy lifting, etc. Safe forms of exercise include yoga, Tai Chi, or brisk walking. These types of exercise are light and slow, which is good for the body and does not put extra burden on the uterus. It is best to consult a doctor before exercising and choose the appropriate intensity and method of exercise according to your condition.

In daily life, you need to maintain good living habits, avoid staying up late and excessive stress, so as to stabilize hormone levels; in terms of diet, you can reduce high-fat and high-sugar foods, and consume more natural foods rich in vitamins and phytoestrogens, such as soybeans and green leafy vegetables, to help regulate the balance of hormones in the body. While exercising appropriately, you should have regular physical examinations to monitor changes in fibroids. If you have abnormal symptoms such as severe abdominal pain or excessive menstruation, you should seek medical attention and adjust the treatment plan in time.