Risk factors for uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids are smooth muscle tumors, a benign type of tumor most commonly seen in the uterus. Uterine fibroids can cause many dangerous complications to women's health such as: menstrual disorders, repeated urination, difficult urination … So what causes uterine fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are small tumors that form and develop from the muscle layer of the uterus. Uterine fibroids can have one or more tumours, the diameter of which varies from several millimeters to several tens of millimeters. Uterine fibroids are a benign type of tumor and usually do not develop into cancer. However, if there are abnormalities such as menstrual disorders, repeated urination, difficulty urinating … are uterine fibroids that have caused complications affecting health.

The cause of uterine fibroids is still unknown, many researchers believe that the cause of the disease is due to the high concentration of estrogen in the body and strong activity leading to the organization of muscles and lining of the uterus. Therefore, uterine fibroids can shrink and atrophy when the woman has menopause.

However, many researchers also point out that uterine fibroids are related to reproduction health: repeated miscarriages, rarity, infertility, women giving birth at least … at risk of uterine fibroids.

3.1. Genetic changes

In uterine fibroids there is a different genetic change from normal uterine muscle cells. Some studies have also shown that uterine fibroids are heredity in the family. If you have uterine fibroids in your household, you should also take precautions against the risk of this tumor. And twins with eggs are more likely to suffer from uterine fibroids than other twins.

3.2. Hormone changes

The change of 2 hormones estrogen and progesterone is the main cause of the formation of uterine fibroids. An increase in the concentration of these two hormones is the cause of the appearance and stimulation of fibroids to develop. So, during menopause , fibroidsalso tend to shrink.

3.3. Skin color

Many studies show that the incidence of uterine fibroids in black women is 2 to 3 times higher than in other racial groups. "Uterine fibroids are benign, uterine tumors are a common condition among African-American women and women more often than in other racial groups," said Dr. John C.Lipman, Director of Medical and Diagnostic Imaging at the Atlanta Intervention Institute (USA). He added: "Of the women with uterine fibroids, 80% are African-American women."

Moreover, black women are also more prone to multiple fibroids, larger tumor sizes and more likely to cause severe pains. Even the age of uterine fibroids in black women is younger than in other skin colors, which can be from the age of 20. While in white women, uterine fibroids are common in the 30s to 40s.

3.4. Pregnancy

During pregnancy the woman's body will increase the production of estrogen and progesterone. Therefore, uterine fibroids can grow and grow rapidly during pregnancy. In the first tri tri month of pregnancy, the tumor can increase by a third in size, and after birth it tends to shrink.

3.5. Body weight

Some studies show that obesity may play a role in the development of fibroids. This is especially important for African-American women because they are at higher risk of being overweight and obese than white women.

3.6. Lifestyle

A study has explained that regular exercise and a healthy diet can reduce the risk of experiencing uterine fibroids. And in studies that also show that people who drink alcohol are more likely to have uterine fibroids.

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