Are uterine fibroids related to sex?

Uterine fibroids are a common uterine disease and are generally benign. The causes of uterine fibroids are very complicated. Generally, they are related to age. Middle-aged women are the main group of people who suffer from uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids are related to anger, abnormal menstruation, and stress. So are uterine fibroids related to sex?

Sexual dysfunction may cause uterine fibroids

First of all, to determine whether uterine fibroids are related to sexual life, it is necessary to clarify the root cause of uterine fibroids. Although the specific cause of uterine fibroids is still unclear, clinical studies have shown that the outbreak of the disease in most patients is related to hormone secretion levels.

Normal sexual life between couples can help women’s endocrine function normally, and the hormone levels in the body will remain stable and healthy. However, for women with long-term sexual dysfunction, it may aggravate the disorder of hormone secretion and lead to chronic pelvic congestion, which to a certain extent may become one of the factors inducing uterine fibroids.

However, some experts also said that there is no clear evidence on the relationship between the induction of uterine fibroids and sexual life, which needs further verification.

Can patients with uterine fibroids have sex?

So, for patients who already have uterine fibroids, can they continue to have sex?

Experts say that under normal circumstances, uterine fibroids will not affect sexual excitement during sex, but may induce certain uncomfortable symptoms. For example, fibroids located in the submucosal part of the uterus may cause heavy menstrual flow, unstable periods, prolonged menstruation, etc., affecting the normal ovulation cycle; if necrosis, ulcers, or infection occur, it may be accompanied by an odor, and the couple's sex life will also be affected accordingly; irregular bleeding and excessive induction of secondary anemia are also common symptoms of patients with uterine fibroids. Physical exhaustion can also indirectly affect the duration of sexual excitement.

For those with severe conditions, it will not only affect their sexual life, but may also lead to infertility. However, for most patients with uterine fibroids, they can still have a normal sexual life, but they must remember to have regular check-ups to prevent the condition from becoming serious.

In short, if a woman suffers from a disease like uterine fibroids, it is actually related to her sexual life, but it is also related to some other factors. For example, if a woman has a long-term improper diet and consumes too much estrogen-rich food, it can also lead to the disease of uterine fibroids.