Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.
Nutrients. 2024 Mar 12;16(6):807. doi: 10.3390/nu16060807.
Uterine fibroids (UFs) are the most common prevalent benign tumor among women of reproductive age, disproportionately affecting women of color. This paper introduces an innovative management strategy for UFs, emphasizing the curbing of disease prevention and progression. Traditionally, medical intervention is deferred until advanced stages, necessitating invasive surgeries such as hysterectomy or myomectomy, leading to high recurrence rates and increased healthcare costs. The strategy, outlined in this review, emphasizes UF disease management and is named LIFE UP awareness-standing for Lifestyle Interventions, Food Modifications, and Environmental Practices for UF Prevention. These cost-effective, safe, and accessible measures hold the potential to prevent UFs, improve overall reproductive health, reduce the need for invasive procedures, and generate substantial cost savings for both individuals and healthcare systems. This review underscores the importance of a proactive UF management method, paving the way for future research and policy initiatives in this domain.
子宫肌瘤(UFs)是育龄妇女中最常见的良性肿瘤,不成比例地影响有色人种妇女。本文介绍了一种治疗 UFs 的创新管理策略,强调了疾病预防和进展的控制。传统上,只有在疾病进展到晚期时才会进行医学干预,这需要进行侵入性手术,如子宫切除术或肌瘤切除术,这会导致高复发率和增加医疗保健成本。本综述中概述的策略强调了 UF 疾病管理,并将其命名为 LIFE UP 意识-代表生活方式干预、食物调整和 UF 预防的环境实践。这些具有成本效益、安全且易于获得的措施有可能预防 UFs,改善整体生殖健康,减少对侵入性手术的需求,并为个人和医疗保健系统节省大量成本。本综述强调了积极主动的 UF 管理方法的重要性,为该领域的未来研究和政策倡议铺平了道路。