While fibroids, which are common in women in our country, usually progress insidiously, they can sometimes manifest as excessive and prolonged menstrual bleeding, intense cramps, persistent fatigue or an obstacle to becoming a mother. Acıbadem Ataşehir Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Assoc. Dr. Fırat Tülek “Although fibroids that can be detected mostly during examination can occur at any age, they are most commonly seen in the 30s and 40s. These benign tumors, which develop in the muscle tissue of the uterus, affect 50 percent of women before the age of 80.” says. According to clinical studies; Stating that diets rich in fatty foods, red meat, alcohol and even coffee can cause fibroids, Assoc. Dr. Fırat Tülek says that the risk of developing uterine fibroids can be reduced by taking some precautions. Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Assoc. Dr. Fırat Tülek explained 5 important points to know about uterine fibroids, and made important warnings and suggestions.
These factors can cause myoma!
The researches made; Assoc. Dr. Fırat Tülek says that sometimes wrong living habits play a role in the development of uterine fibroids. Assoc. Dr. Fırat Tülek says: “According to clinical studies; Diets rich in fatty foods, red meat, alcohol and even coffee can cause fibroids to develop. Therefore, meals rich in fruits and vegetables (especially citrus fruits, apples, cabbage, broccoli and tomatoes) should be consumed. Studies show that increased endorphin levels through exercise can also help prevent fibroids, and having normal vitamin D levels reduces the risk of developing fibroids by 12 percent in women aged 35-49.”
Even if you have no complaints, beware!
Symptoms of fibroids; Assoc. Dr. Fırat Tülek “Based on fibroids; They may cause complaints such as pain during sexual intercourse, constipation, feeling of fullness in the abdomen, frequent and / or painful urination and inability to completely empty the bladder, miscarriage. However, fibroids that do not show any symptoms and can progress insidiously can be detected in normal gynecological examination. For this reason, it is necessary to be examined regularly, to perceive some complaints as normal and not to neglect to consult a doctor. If your doctor suspects that you have fibroids, he or she may detect the fibroid during an ultrasound examination performed during a normal gynecological examination. Also, although rare, an imaging modality such as MRI can be done for diagnosis.” says.
It may be the only obstacle to having a baby!
Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Assoc. Dr. Fırat Tülek states that many women with fibroids can become pregnant naturally, but that fibroids can sometimes be the only obstacle to having a baby and says: “Fibroids are found in 10 percent of infertile women and may be the only cause of infertility. Because fibroids can disrupt the uterine cavity, making it difficult for a fertilized egg, namely the embryo, to attach to the inner lining of the uterus. clinical studies; recommends surgical removal of large fibroids (over 5 cm), or especially those close to the inner lining of the uterus, because of the risk that they could cause problems with pregnancy and childbirth.”
Surgery does not prevent the growth of new fibroids!
Stating that fibroids are in various sizes, sometimes they can reach the size of a grapefruit, Assoc. Dr. Fırat Tülek “If your fibroids are small and not causing you discomfort or other problems, you probably do not need treatment. Fibroids also do not grow throughout life. "They tend to shrink after menopause due to a decrease in hormone production," she says. Stating that hormonal therapy and some hormonal intrauterine devices can be used against complaints caused by fibroids, Assoc. Dr. Fırat Tülek states that sometimes surgery is required to remove fibroids, but the surgery does not prevent the growth of new fibroids.
Beware of malignant tumors!
Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Assoc. Dr. Fırat Tülek, stating that fibroids are benign tumors and they are expected to increase in size at a slow rate or remain the same, warns: “It is important to follow up fast-growing fibroids because of the risk of malignant change. Fibroids detected for the first time are re-evaluated every 3-6 months. If there is no significant increase in this evaluation compared to the previous examination and if our patient does not have any complaints, an annual routine check-up is recommended.