What foods should be avoided if I have uterine fibroids?

Mar 13, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Zhang Lu

Introduction

In general, when suffering from uterine fibroids, foods that should be avoided include royal jelly, chili peppers, chocolate cake, pork liver, and Ejiao cake (a traditional Chinese sweet made with donkey-hide gelatin). In daily life, it is important to maintain dietary diversity and balance, increase the intake of vegetables, fruits, lean meats, and fish, to ensure comprehensive nutrition, support normal physiological functions, and maintain hormonal balance.

Generally, when suffering from uterine fibroids, there are certain foods that should be avoided, including royal jelly, chili peppers, chocolate cake, pork liver, and Ejiao cake (a traditional Chinese sweet made with donkey-hide gelatin). Detailed explanations are as follows:

1. Royal Jelly

Royal jelly contains a certain amount of estrogen, which may stimulate the growth of uterine fibroid cells, promoting tumor enlargement and negatively affecting the stability and recovery of the condition.

2. Chili Peppers

Chili peppers are spicy and irritating. Consumption may easily cause vasodilation, potentially increasing local blood circulation in the uterine fibroids. This may accelerate fibroid growth and possibly cause pelvic congestion, worsening symptoms such as abdominal pain and heavy menstrual bleeding.

3. Chocolate Cake

High-sugar foods like chocolate cake can cause a rapid increase in blood sugar levels when consumed in large amounts, leading to increased insulin secretion. Insulin may promote mitosis of uterine fibroid cells, thereby accelerating tumor growth.

4. Pork Liver

Pork liver is a high-fat food. Excessive fat intake can promote the secretion of estrogen in women. Elevated estrogen levels can facilitate the growth of uterine fibroids and accelerate tumor development.

5. Ejiao Cake

Ejiao in Ejiao cake has nourishing and blood-activating effects, which may increase uterine blood circulation, providing more nutrients to the fibroid and thus accelerating its growth. It may also lead to excessive menstrual bleeding.

In daily life, attention should be paid to dietary diversity and balance. Increasing the intake of vegetables, fruits, lean meat, fish, and other foods can ensure comprehensive nutrition, maintaining normal physiological functions and hormonal balance. At the same time, maintaining appropriate exercise, such as brisk walking or swimming, can improve physical fitness and enhance immune function, which helps prevent and control uterine fibroids. If experiencing physical discomfort, it is recommended to seek timely medical treatment.

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