How to make uterine fibroids smaller

Uterine fibroids can be reduced through drug treatment, surgical treatment, traditional Chinese medicine conditioning, dietary adjustment, lifestyle intervention and other methods. Uterine fibroids may be related to abnormal hormone levels, genetic factors, inflammatory stimulation and other factors. They usually present with symptoms such as abnormal menstruation and bloating in the lower abdomen.

1. Drug treatment

Patients with uterine fibroids can use mifepristone tablets, Guizhi Fuling capsules, Gongliuxiao capsules and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor. Mifepristone tablets can antagonize progesterone and inhibit the growth of fibroids ； Guizhi Fuling Capsule can activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, relieve increased menstrual flow ； Gongliuxiao Capsule is suitable for fibroids with qi stagnation and blood stasis, and can reduce compression symptoms. Drug treatment requires regular review with ultrasound to evaluate the effect.

2. Surgical treatment

When fibroids exceed 5 cm in diameter or cause severe anemia, myomectomy or hysterectomy may be considered. Laparoscopic surgery has minimal trauma and quick recovery, and is suitable for subserosal fibroids ； Hysteroscopy is suitable for submucosal fibroids. Adhesions need to be prevented after surgery and weight bearing should be avoided for 3-6 months.

3. Traditional Chinese Medicine conditioning

For the type of qi stagnation and blood stasis, Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction can be added or subtracted, for the type of phlegm-dampness blockage, Cangfu Daotan Pills are recommended, and for the kidney deficiency and blood stasis type, Guifu Dihuang Pills are suitable. Acupuncture selects Guanyuan, Uterus, Sanyinjiao and other acupoints, 3 times a week, and the effect is better when combined with moxibustion. Chinese medicine needs to be taken continuously for 3 menstrual cycles.

4. Diet adjustment

Avoid estrogen-containing foods such as royal jelly, and increase your intake of cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage. Supplement 30 grams of flaxseed daily. Its lignans have anti-estrogenic effects. Anemia patients should eat more pork liver and spinach, and limit red meat intake to no more than 500 grams per week.

5. Lifestyle intervention

Perform aerobic exercise such as brisk walking and swimming 5 times a week, for more than 30 minutes each time. Keep your BMI between 18.5-23.9 and your waist circumference below 80 cm. Practice abdominal breathing and Kegel exercises, twice a day for 15 minutes each time. Avoid staying up late and make sure to fall asleep before 23:00.

Patients with uterine fibroids should undergo ultrasound reexamination every 3-6 months to monitor changes in the fibroids. Avoid strenuous exercise and bathing during menstruation. If you experience acute abdominal pain, seek medical attention promptly. Keep your vulva clean, choose cotton underwear and reduce the use of panty liners. Psychological stress may aggravate symptoms, and anxiety can be relieved through meditation and music therapy. Record the menstrual cycle and bleeding volume to provide doctors with a basis for adjusting the plan.