In recent years, clinically, more and more women have been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, and the age of onset is trending younger. Many people think that since uterine fibroids are "benign tumors," they can be ignored. However, they can cause menstrual irregularities, abdominal pain, anemia, and even affect fertility, so they should never be taken lightly.

Doctors remind that the occurrence of uterine fibroids is closely related to daily behaviors. The following three behaviors are common among many women and must be corrected in a timely manner.

The first is chronic excessive stress and emotional instability.

Modern women often need to balance family and career, leading to prolonged states of anxiety, depression, and irritability. This can result in endocrine disorders and imbalances in estrogen levels.

Uterine fibroids are typical hormone-dependent tumors. Persistently elevated estrogen levels stimulate abnormal proliferation of uterine smooth muscle tissue, significantly increasing the risk of fibroid development.

Clinical data show that women who experience long-term emotional repression have a 2–3 times higher probability of developing uterine fibroids compared to those with a calm mindset.

The second factor is chronic sleep deprivation and irregular daily routines.

Staying up late directly disrupts the body's biological clock, impairing the function of the hypothalamus–pituitary–ovarian axis and leading to hormonal imbalances.

Normally, the body secretes melatonin at night, which helps regulate estrogen levels. However, sleep deprivation inhibits melatonin secretion, causing estrogen to become "uncontrolled" within the body.

Additionally, staying up late can lower the body’s immunity, reducing the self-repair ability of uterine tissue and providing an opportunity for fibroid growth.

Lastly, there are unhealthy eating habits.

Many women enjoy eating foods high in fat and sugar, such as fried foods, cakes, milk tea, and others, while some take estrogen-containing health supplements for long periods.

High-fat foods promote the synthesis and storage of estrogen, leading to increased estrogen levels in the body.

Some unqualified health products may contain artificial estrogen, which can directly stimulate the uterus if taken long-term.

Conversely, insufficient intake of vegetables and fruits, along with a lack of dietary fiber, can also affect the metabolism and excretion of estrogen, increasing the risk of developing the condition.

It is important to emphasize that most uterine fibroids do not show obvious symptoms. Regular gynecological ultrasound examinations are the best way to detect them.

Women of childbearing age are advised to undergo an annual examination to achieve early detection and early intervention.

In daily life, maintaining a relaxed mood, following a regular routine, and adhering to a light diet can effectively reduce the risk of developing uterine fibroids.