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The article is professionally consulted by doctors of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.Uterine fibroids are a common gynecological disease in women of reproductive age. In addition to following the principles of treatment according to the doctor's regimen, a reasonable diet also greatly affects the results of treatment. Therefore, women with uterine fibroids need to build themselves a reasonable diet to improve their health.
The main cause of uterine fibroids is ovarian dysfunction, which enhances the secretion of many female hormones estrogen. Symptoms of the disease are often difficult to detect, but prominent signs are as follows: excessive discharge, menstrual disorders, abdominal pain, flatulence, constipation, back pain, fatigue,... uterine fibroids, diet plays a very important role. Patients with uterine fibroids should eat some foods as follows:
1. Green vegetables and fruits
Vegetables and fruits are the top food groups on the list of good food groups for patients with uterine fibroids. According to a study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2013, fruits and vegetables help prevent fibroids from growing thanks to the role of fiber and anti-inflammatory substances. The fiber-rich ingredients that help with weight loss and hormone balance also help keep blood sugar levels stable. It is these roles that can help prevent and slow the growth of uterine fibroids.However, not all green vegetables and fruits are good because there are groups containing high levels of estrogen, when the patient eats a lot, it will stimulate the growth of the tumor.
Rau xanh và trái cây là nhóm thực phẩm rất tốt với người bệnh u xơ tử cung.
Besides, green vegetables and fruits are low-calorie food groups, so they help you control your weight. Some green vegetables and good for women with uterine fibroids such as: Kale, bok choy, spinach, artichokes, bell peppers, pumpkin, carrots, radishes, tomatoes,...
Especially, Broccoli is the first choice food for patients with uterine fibroids because of its strong antioxidant effect. It boosts the immune system and slows down the aging process. The addition of broccoli to the daily menu helps women prevent uterine fibroids and also increases effectiveness in the treatment of uterine fibroids.
Patients with uterine fibroids should eat some orange fruits, which contain a lot of vitamin A such as: oranges, lemons, grapefruits, guava, ... Vitamin A has a very good effect on diseased tissues, helps promote growth of healthy tissues, proper tissue repair, shrinkage of diseased tissues. This is a good vitamin for the body, especially good for people with uterine fibroids.
Patients can eat directly or blend green vegetables is very good.
2. Eat white meats
People with uterine fibroids are advised to eat white meat such as chicken, poultry, ... to replace red meat such as beef, buffalo, ... in daily meals. day. Because, red meat can increase estrogen levels and stimulate fibroids to proliferate, causing abdominal pain, uterine bleeding, causing contractions that make fibroids worse.White meat is used in daily meals. Patients can process dishes such as boiled chicken, boiled duck, braised chicken, ... but with braised dishes, salt should be limited.
Người bệnh u xơ tử cung nên ăn thịt trắng
3. Fish
Eating fish in daily meals helps reduce estrogen levels in the body. In addition, fish contains a lot of fatty acids, which have the effect of reducing the stimulation of fibroids, especially the inflammatory response. Fish such as: mackerel, salmon, tuna, ... are fish that have the ability to soothe tissue inflammation.Should use alternating types of fish with white meats to make the daily menu more diverse.
Chị em nên chọn cá trong các bữa ăn hàng ngày để giảm lượng estrogen vào cơ thể
4. Cereals
Unprocessed grains are lower in blood sugar and rich in antioxidants and proteins that help fight fibroids. In particular, whole grains are rich in fiber, which when used properly will help eliminate toxins and excess estrogen from the body. From there, it helps us balance the hormone levels to repel uterine fibroids. So, instead of using white starch, you should use brown starch such as: oats, brown rice,...Can use mixed cereal to drink daily at breakfast and dinner before going. sleep.
U xơ tử cung nên sử dụng ngũ cốc pha uống hàng ngày vào bữa sáng và bữa tối trước khi đi ngủ
5. Green tea
According to some studies, green tea contains epigallocatechin gallate, which slows the growth of uterine fibroids thanks to its strong anti-inflammatory effects and lowers estrogen levels. In particular, green tea contains high levels of antioxidants. In case of iron deficiency, green tea also helps to improve the symptoms of heavy bleeding caused by uterine fibroids.Green tea should be used in the morning to help you feel more alert. Do not use it at night, it will cause insomnia.
Trà xanh tốt cho bệnh nhân u xơ tử cung
In addition to the above foods, you can also add some other foods that also work very well in the treatment of uterine fibroids such as:
Turmeric: Has the effect of reducing the amount of liver detoxification enzymes. , support the liver while stimulating the production of bile effectively shrinking the tumor. Apple Cider Vinegar: It also detoxifies the body and also cleanses the liver and kidneys. Thereby, helping the uterus to be healthy. Apple cider vinegar is quite difficult to eat, so you can mix a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with vegetable salads to make it easier to eat and add both green vegetables and fruits to help improve the disease in the most effective way. Uterine fibroids are a type of benign tumor that all women can get. Therefore, to prevent diseases, women should build themselves a reasonable diet to help protect their health. On the contrary, if the disease is not detected early and treated promptly, it will cause many complications affecting the health and fertility of the patient such as: Hemorrhage; tumors will compress, cause pain, cause urinary retention, kidney failure, cancer; Pregnant women with uterine fibroids are prone to miscarriage and premature delivery. During labor, fibroids cause contractions, postpartum bleeding, and residual placental fluid due to uterine deformity.
Therefore, regular gynecological examination plays a very important part in the prevention and prevention of uterine fibroids. The basic gynecological examination and screening package of Vinmec International General Hospital is deployed to help women screen and detect the earliest signs of gynecological diseases, thereby having a course of treatment. suitable and 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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