i am 36 year old n HV fbriod I HV removed one of them due to de unstoppable bleeding. I am planning fr baby too, doc I just want to know wht is main reason of it does affected with our daily diet if yes wht food should I avoid to increase it further? Right now um taking folic acid tablet.
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Thank you for your question. Fibroids are very common in women of reproductive age. One in five women under the age of 35 and one in 3 over the age of 35 have fibroids. About 50% will suffer with problems like bleeding or pain or difficulty conceiving. The cause is unknown although genetics and ethnicity may play a role. Fibroids tend to increase in women with excess estrogen e.g those with PCOD, obesity, external estrogens. Other risk factors which are not proven are phytoestrogens (usually in soya products), coffee, mass produced milk and milk products, diabetes (cause not known), sedentary lifestyle and raised visceral fat. so it won't be just your diet. You also need regular exercise, rest and stress relief to stop them growing. Fibroids tend to grow during pregnancy and regress with menopause. Your doctor will be able to guide you better. Please don't hesitate to clarify your doubts. best wishes
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