Why is it necessary to have a pre-pregnancy screening first when preparing for pregnancy? In fact, main purpose of examination before pregnancy is to check if body is suffering from certain diseases. greater impact on pregnant women and fetus. And next thing we want to talk about is a relatively common clinical disease - uterine fibroids, which means presence of fibroids in uterus. Then, in preparation for pregnancy, do you need to get pregnant first or treat the "tumor" first? Let's get a look.
Why do uterine fibroids appear?① Unreasonable Diet
When uterine fibroids occur, some of causes are actually caused by dietary changes. According to statistics, women who mainly eat meat are more likely to get uterine fibroids. Since vitamins can reduce sensitivity of myometrium to estrogen and regulate neuroendocrine system of women, especially vitamin C, women should pay more attention to vitamin C intake.
② Oral contraceptives
Sexual behavior is no longer a secret. Many women choose to take birth control pills to protect themselves after sexual behavior. In fact, uterine fibroids also occur this way. Take care of yourself and don't let yourself get hurt.
③Gender Imbalance Affects Womb Health
Long sex life can also lead to uterine fibroids in women. This is due to fact that a long-term sexual imbalance between husband and wife can easily cause a violation of hormone secretion, lead to chronic pelvic congestion and cause uterine fibroids in women.
④ Multiple uterine fibroids in women with depression
Because middle-aged women face dual pressures of life and work, they are prone to depression, which increases secretion of estrogen, which is also one of important reasons why women develop uterine fibroids.
⑤ Women's age issues
Uterine fibroids usually occur in women aged 30-55 years. According to expert long-term statistics of diagnosis and treatment, incidence of such women is more than 20%, and uterine fibroids rarely occur before 20 years of age and older. age 60 years.
⑥ Female reproductive factors
The cause of uterine fibroids will make some girlfriends feel weird. According to available data, statistics show that nulliparous women are more likely to suffer from uterine fibroids than women who have given birth.
When uterine fibroids appear, should you get pregnant first or treat “tumor” first?Uterine fibroids are dangerous for pregnancy. The first reaction of many women is speedy removal of fibroids. In fact, risk of developing small fibroids is relatively low, and if fibroids are removed before pregnancy, uterus will be scarred, and uterus may rupture after pregnancy. Thus, non-submucosal fibroids less than 4-5 cm in size detected before pregnancy will not cause infertility if they do not affect shape of uterine cavity. If there was a miscarriage due to fibroids, it is recommended to observe first.
