Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors of the female reproductive system, commonly found in women aged 30 to 50 years. According to statistics, at least 20% of women of childbearing age have fibroids. In fact, because many patients with fibroids have no obvious symptoms, the true incidence of fibroids is much higher than these figures, and more and more young unmarried girls are also suffering from fibroids. When you have fibroids, you need to treat them early. Usually, if the fibroids are not large, they can be treated conservatively with medication. If the fibroids are too large, surgery is required. It is important to note that conservative treatment with medication should be accompanied by a good daily diet and eating habits, which can inhibit fibroids to some extent. So, what should women with fibroids pay attention to in their diet? The exact cause of uterine fibroids is not well understood so far. As fibroids tend to occur in the reproductive age, they are rare before puberty and shrink or recede after menopause, suggesting that the occurrence of fibroids may be related to female sex hormones. Studies have confirmed that the local hypersensitivity of fibroid tissue to estrogen is one of the important factors in the development of fibroids. In addition, progesterone also has a role in promoting the proliferation of fibroids and stimulating their growth. In summary, uterine fibroids are hormone-dependent tumors. Studies have found that long-term consumption of food contaminated with high estrogen, such as chicken, fish and duck fed with hormone feed and vegetables with growth hormones, or long-term use of hormone-based drugs and health products (such as royal jelly, pollen, snow clams, bird’s nest and placenta products), as well as the use of cosmetics containing estrogen, may lead to abnormal hormone levels in the body, causing fibroids to increase in size and mammary gland hyperplasia. Clinical observation also reveals that many women have glowing young skin and energy after consuming estrogen-containing foods, health care products or cosmetics. Menopausal women who take some health supplements experience significant improvement in symptoms such as excessive sweating and insomnia, also because their products contain estrogen. It is worth mentioning that young women have high estrogen levels themselves, so as long as they arrange their diet and sleep properly, they do not need to take health supplements at all. Even if they want to take estrogen supplements for this reason, they should make a reasonable plan under the guidance of a doctor and take estrogen safely, and should not take health supplements indiscriminately. In short, women who already have fibroids should stay away from estrogen and progestin products or foods and supplements that may contain estrogen and progestin, otherwise they will have a role in promoting or stimulating the growth of fibroids. Reduce: intake of high-fat and high-cholesterol diet Estrogen in the human body is converted through cholesterol, and such conversion can also take place in adipose tissue, in addition to the ovaries. The intake of a high-fat, high-cholesterol diet can promote the production and release of estrogen. According to statistics, the incidence of uterine fibroids in obese women is significantly higher than in those with normal weight. Therefore, women should eat according to the amount of time, avoid overeating; diet is mainly light, with high protein, high fiber and low fat as the principle, try to eat less fried and barbecue and other greasy food, can eat more fish, lean meat, chicken (try to eat free-range chicken), eggs (egg yolk should be moderate) and vegetables; peanuts, melon seeds, sesame and other dried fruits rich in unsaturated fatty acids, does not contain cholesterol, can be eaten in moderation. Also, spicy and stimulating food as little as possible, such as chili peppers, sesame peppers, raw garlic, white wine, etc.; fruits can be consumed, but do not exceed the amount; drink less beverages. Note: moderate intake of soybeans and soy products soybeans and soy products are relatively rich in phytoestrogens, which can play a role in menopausal women to reduce menopausal reactions, however, many people worry whether eating more soy products will stimulate the growth of uterine fibroids. In fact, in Japan, which loves tofu and other soy products, the proportion of women suffering from breast cancer is much lower than in Europe and the United States. Some experts have found after research that the phytoestrogens contained in beans enter the body and occupy estrogen receptors on the surface of human cells, preventing real estrogen from exerting a stimulating effect on highly sensitive tissues, thus reducing the occurrence of estrogen-related cancers, especially breast and uterine cancers. Therefore, experts believe that soy products are okay to eat. However, consuming too much soy protein can inhibit the absorption of iron, which is essential for the body to synthesize hemoglobin, thus possibly leading to iron deficiency anemia, so it is better to take care not to eat too much and just consume in moderation. According to the recommendations of the Chinese dietary pagoda, the daily intake of soy products for adults is about 30~50 grams of soybeans, which is equivalent to 80 grams of dried tofu, 120 grams of old tofu, 240 grams of young tofu, and 650 ml of soy milk according to the daily amount of protein contained in 40 grams of soybeans. Soy isoflavone supplements should be avoided by uterine fibroids patients because of the high amount of phytoestrogens they contain. Tips: Diet adjustment for fibroids patients is only an aid and cannot replace treatment such as medication. Patients must be regularly reviewed and treated in a timely manner to avoid delaying the condition. At the same time, you should also pay attention to adjusting your emotions, be content, keep an optimistic and cheerful mood, avoid too much boredom and overwork, so as to facilitate the treatment of the disease and improve the quality of life.