Breast cysts and uterine fibroids

Breast cysts and uterine fibroids are common benign diseases in women. Although they are usually not life-threatening, they still require monitoring and treatment to avoid further progression of the disease or affect the quality of life.

Scattered breast cysts are often related to fluctuations in hormone levels, genetic factors and bad living habits. Typical manifestations include periodic breast pain or the touching of multiple nodules of varying sizes, which often occur before menstruation and the pain will be relieved after menstruation. Uterine fibroids are closely related to factors such as elevated estrogen levels, genetic susceptibility, unhealthy diet or obesity. Common symptoms include prolonged menstruation, heavy menstrual flow, abdominal fullness or compression symptoms. If breast cysts or uterine fibroids appear abnormally enlarged, persistently painful or have other uncomfortable symptoms, you should go to the hospital for examination in time. Gynecological ultrasound examination, biochemical hormone measurement or breast imaging examination can help to clarify the diagnosis.

For scattered breast cysts, observation and lifestyle adjustments can be adopted, such as reducing high-fat diets and consuming more foods rich in vitamin E (such as nuts and olive oil) to relieve breast pain symptoms. In addition, warm compresses or appropriate massage can also improve local congestion or discomfort. If the cyst is large and the pain is obvious, the doctor may recommend ultrasound-guided puncture and aspiration. For uterine fibroids, the treatment method is mainly selected based on the size and severity of symptoms, including drug therapy (such as mifepristone, goserelin to inhibit estrogen), minimally invasive interventional therapy (such as uterine artery embolization) or surgical treatment (such as uterine fibroid removal or hysterectomy). For cases with mild symptoms, regular follow-up monitoring of the condition is sufficient without excessive intervention.

Usually, you need to maintain a regular schedule, avoid emotional stress and staying up late, reduce the intake of high-fat and high-calorie foods, exercise moderately to improve your body's immunity, and supplement your diet with minerals such as calcium and magnesium when necessary. It is recommended to develop the habit of regular physical examinations, especially breast B-ultrasound and gynecological ultrasound examinations, which can help detect lesions early and intervene early. If symptoms worsen or affect your quality of life, timely medical treatment is an important step to ensure your health.