Red Meat May Increase Uterine Fibroids.Fibroids Fibroids Benign tumors of muscle and connective tissue that develop within or are attached to the uterine wall. Mentioned in: Menstrual Disorders are a common, benign form of uterine uterine /uter·ine/ (u´ter-in) pertaining to the uterus. u·ter·ine adj. Of, relating to, or in the region of the uterus. tumors found in about 20 percent of all American women. They occur most frequently when women are in their 30s and 40s. Depending on their size and location, fibroids may cause no problems or they may contribute to such conditions as anemia, pelvic pain, and infertility. Now it appears uterine fibroids Uterine Fibroids Definition Uterine fibroids (also called leiomyomas or myomas) are benign growths of the muscle inside the uterus. They are not cancerous, nor are they related to cancer. may be more prevalent in women who frequently consume beef, other red meat, and ham, while women who eat lots of green vegetables and fruit seem to gain a protective effect against fibroids. The role of diet in estrogen levels could be a factor. Researchers also noted that fibroids were not associated with the frequent consumption of other high-fat foods, such as cheese, butter, margarine, and oil, nor was there a clear association between a woman's body weight and fibroids. (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is a professional association of medical doctors specializing in obstetrics and gynecology in the United States. It has a membership of over 49,000[1] and represents 90 percent of U.S. ) |
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