To date, doctors have not been able to establish the exact cause that affects the development of cancer in the human body. However, it was still possible to identify some prerequisites that contribute to the development of such dangerous pathological processes. There are a large number of cancers attacking the human body, and estrogen-dependent tumors are no exception.
In this article, we will look at the main causes of the development of such ailments, as well as learn how to diagnose them and how to properly treat them. It is also very important to familiarize yourself with the consequences that may occur against the background of estrogen-dependent tumors. Please read this information carefully to be as safe and armed as possible.
What is this pathology
Estrogen-dependent tumors are benign formations consisting of muscle cells. One suchthe cell begins to multiply actively, which leads to a huge accumulation of other cells that can form nodules in the uterus or mammary glands. Such nodules are called fibroids.
Causes of pathologies of the uterus and mammary glands
There are no exact reasons why estrogen-dependent tumors of the uterus and mammary glands occur. Scientists are inclined to believe that such pathologies occur with excessive production of the female hormones estrogen.
However, there are other factors that can trigger the development of uterine fibroids:
- Hormonal imbalance. This should include not only the incorrect functioning of female sex hormones, but also the activity of the thyroid gland and adrenal glands.
- The emotional state of a woman. Frequent stress causes the development of estrogen-dependent tumors. Uterine fibroids can also attack the fair sex, prone to obesity. After all, a metabolic disorder entails general hormonal disruptions in the body.
- Heredity. It plays an important role in such a dangerous process for he alth. Those representatives of the weaker sex who had relatives with fibroids in the family will be more prone to the development of such a pathology.
- Abortion or a woman's inability to have a baby and breastfeed him.
- The presence of various inflammatory processes in the female genital organs.
- Injury to the mammary glands.
- Wearing uncomfortable and tight underwear.
- Chronic processes occurring inmammary glands.
All these causes contribute to the emergence of estrogen-dependent tumors in women. What is it, it is recommended to know every lady in order to stay he althy for many years.
Symptoms of tumor formation in the breast area
When a hormone-dependent tumor is present, a woman usually experiences very painful periods. However, these are not all symptoms of pathology. When palpating the chest, it is possible to detect seals in it ranging in size from several millimeters to several centimeters. Sometimes one small seal is felt in the gland, sometimes several at once. At the same time, when pressing on them, the patient will not feel pain, so it will not always be possible to identify a life-threatening pathology at home.
Signs of uterine fibroids
Estrogen-dependent tumors are benign tumors that can eventually become malignant. Therefore, every woman should carefully monitor her own he alth.
The fact that a fibroid has appeared in the uterus may be indicated by signs such as:
- Prolonged and painful menstruation, accompanied by excessive bleeding. In this case, spotting and pain can also occur in the middle of the cycle. It can hurt not only the lower abdomen, but also the back and legs. Sometimes discomfort is felt during intercourse.
- If the fibroid began to rapidly increase in size, then this can lead to rapidurination, as pathogenic cells have grown so much that they began to squeeze the bladder. Sometimes education also leads to the development of constipation, especially if it grows towards the rectum. Thus, the tumor begins to compress the organ, and this causes difficulty when going to the toilet.
- You may also develop other symptoms. In patients, all organs may begin to hurt in the presence of estrogen-dependent tumors. The list of such diseases is not very long. Most often, these include pathologies of the uterus and mammary glands.
Breast diagnostic tests
If you notice even the slightest change in your mammary glands, go to the hospital immediately! The first thing the doctor will do is conduct a visual examination, and also probe the chest for tumors. In fact, with tactile diagnostics, it is very difficult to distinguish fibroids from any other tumor. Therefore, other types of surveys will have to be carried out, such as:
- Mammography. Most often, this procedure is prescribed for mature women.
- Ultrasound examination to determine the blood flow in the formed nodes.
- Biopsy. During this study, the doctor will take a small piece of deformed tissue and send it for histological examination. Only after receiving the results will it be possible to accurately determine the type of disease and prescribe the most appropriate treatment.
Features of the diagnosis of uterine fibroids
What are estrogen-dependent tumors, we have already considered. Now you need to understand howto distinguish such a pathology from any other. First of all, you will have to go for a consultation and examination by a gynecologist, and after that the doctor will refer you for further diagnostics.
After the initial examination, the gynecologist sends the patient for an ultrasound, which is carried out in two ways. It is very important to analyze the condition of the abdominal cavity. A special device is also inserted into the vagina, which allows to determine the pathology of the internal cavity.
Another diagnostic method is hysteroscopy. In this case, a special device will be inserted into the uterine cavity, with which you can see everything that happens inside the organ.
Treatment with conservative methods
Estrogen-dependent tumors of the breast and uterus are often treated with conservative therapy. In this case, doctors prescribe hormonal drugs to their patients that reduce the production of the hormone estrogen by the female body. Such drugs can cause a condition very similar to menopause. In this case, significant bleeding stops in the patient, and the fibroid itself gradually decreases in size. After stopping the use of this medicine, the menstrual cycle in the fairer sex is usually restored.
It is also very important to take medicines that will stop the growth of fibroids. Every woman should come to a medical facility every few months for appropriate tests.
Surgery
The list of estrogen-dependent tumors in women is not so extensive, but it includes very dangerous diseases that, if ignored, can turn into malignant tumors. Quite often, doctors recommend that their patients remove fibroids with the help of surgery. Thus, the risk that the disease will occur again will be minimal.
Most often, estrogen-dependent tumors are removed in cases where there is a suspicion of the development of malignant tumors. Sometimes these are damaged tissues, and sometimes the breast or uterus is completely removed. According to doctors, if a patient has found breast fibroids, then quite often she later learns about the developed pathology in the female genital organs.
Preventive measures
Of course, any disease is much easier to prevent than to cure. It is very important to try to avoid factors that can lead to the occurrence of malignant tumors. What doctors advise their patients for prevention:
- protect your breasts from injury, and don't wear too tight and uncomfortable underwear;
- timely treat any diseases associated with the activity of the hormonal system;
- prevent the development of inflammatory processes in the genitals. To do this, it is recommended to wear warm natural underwear, as well as to have sex only with a trusted partner;
- and, of course, do not forget about the right lifestyle. You need to exercise and eat right. All kinds of bad habits should be eradicated. Doctors strongly recommend getting rid of stress, as a large amount of stress can lead to cancer;
- it is desirable to give up hormonal contraceptives. All hormonal pills should be taken only when absolutely necessary, on the advice of your he althcare professional.
Conclusions
Estrogen-dependent tumors can bring a lot of trouble to a woman. Therefore, the fair sex should start taking care of their he alth today. Take care of yourself and then your body will take care of you!
