What foods help limit the growth of uterine fibroids?

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The healthier and more appropriate the diet for people with uterine fibroids, the shorter the treatment time and cost savings. Therefore, what to eat and what not to eat with uterine fibroids is of great concern to women.

1. The relationship between benign uterine fibroids and nutrition

Uterine fibroids are understood as tumors that develop in the muscular layer of the uterus. This condition is common in 80% of women worldwide. These benign tumors usually do not metastasize or be life-threatening. However, if not well controlled, these fibroids can be complicated and affect the quality of women.
To prevent the growth of fibroids, you need to strictly follow the treatment guidelines of your doctor. At the same time, maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle. In fact, diet is almost 50% decisive in the definitive treatment of tumors.
Diet for people with uterine fibroids is usually very healthy and will work to improve some of the symptoms and complications of fibroids. Conversely, if the patient consumes foods that increase estrogen in the body, it will make the disease worse.

2. Can women with uterine fibroids eat eggs?

"Can fibroids eat eggs?" This is a question asked by many patients. In fact, eggs are nutritious foods. However, in the case of uterine fibroids, the patient should limit or avoid eggs. Because eggs are high in fat and estrogen. Neither of these substances should be tolerated in the body during the treatment of a medical condition.
Excess estrogen in the body can cause the tumor to increase in size as well as easily recur. That's why doctors advise women with benign uterine fibroids not to eat eggs.

3. Diet for people with uterine fibroids

3.1. What to eat with benign uterine fibroids? 3.1.1 Dietary fiber Foods high in fiber are preferred during the treatment of uterine fibroids. Not only has a high nutritional content including substances such as vitamins, antioxidants, etc., but fiber also helps balance hormones and shrink tumor size. Moreover, when eating fiber every day will help balance blood sugar, lose weight and maintain a normal weight. Nutritionists recommend eating lots of green vegetables and fresh fruits. Especially yellow and red vegetables will help improve the symptoms of fibroids such as: bell peppers, pumpkin, carrots, radishes, tomatoes, broccoli, pot... Some marine plants are especially recommended to be consumed 2-3 times a week such as: Seaweed,... the antioxidants present in food can help protect the body against disease and disease formation. of fibroids. 3.1.2 Fatty fish Foods such as: Salmon, tuna and mackerel, ... are famous for their high omega 3 and omega 6 content, which will help reduce tumor size and prevent tumor recurrence. fiber.
3.1.3 Green Tea To slow down the growth of fibroids, you can use green tea as an antioxidant booster. In addition, this substance also plays an important role in reducing inflammation and bleeding of fibroids.
3.2. Uterine fibroids should not eat? Limit eating red meat such as: Pork, beef, .. due to high estrogen content will stimulate fibroid growth. Instead, the patient can eat white meat such as chicken, .. Do not eat fried foods, fast food. These foods are rich in bad fats but poor in nutrients. Nervous-stimulating drinks such as caffeine, soft drinks Stay away from tobacco and alcoholic beverages such as wine, beer,... Do not eat animal organs such as liver, gizzard, .. Because they have a fairly high amount of estrogen, causing hormonal disturbances. Stay away from spicy and strong-smelling foods such as: Garlic, chili, onions,... Diet for people with uterine fibroids has great significance in the treatment process. Therefore, patients should choose smart foods to improve their disease status in combination with a healthy lifestyle such as physical exercise, enough sleep, keeping a comfortable, relaxing mood... regular health check-ups. You can also consult with your doctor and dietitian about the best diet to prevent and reduce the effects of fibroids.

Realizing that regular gynecological exams play a very important part in the prevention and prevention of uterine fibroids. Vinmec International General Hospital provides a basic gynecological examination and screening package to help women screen and detect the earliest signs of gynecological diseases, thereby having an appropriate treatment course. , protect the reproductive function of women in the most comprehensive way. In addition, at the hospital, uterine artery embolization is also used to treat many cases of multiple fibroids who can get pregnant and give birth successfully. This is a method that requires a high level of technical expertise of the doctor with the support of modern machinery and equipment. This method has a treatment efficiency of over 95% and is considered the most advanced, modern and safest method today. After the procedure, the patient recovered quickly and left no sequelae.

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