Uterine Fibroids and Diet.

Area of Science:

• Gynecology
• Nutrition Science
• Epidemiology

Background:

• Uterine myomas (fibroids) are common benign tumors affecting women's reproductive health.
• They are associated with significant morbidity and reduced quality of life.
• Epidemiological studies suggest nutrition and dietary habits are risk factors for fibroid development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review and synthesize current data on the relationship between diet and uterine myoma development.
• To homogenize existing knowledge on nutrition and fibroid pathogenesis.
• To identify specific dietary components and habits associated with fibroid risk.

Main Methods:

• A narrative review of studies published between 1990 and 2020.
• Literature search conducted using PubMed with relevant keywords.
• Inclusion of randomized clinical trials, observational studies, and basic/clinical/epidemiological research.
• Analysis prioritized highly cited articles, followed by data extraction and summarization.

Main Results:

• Several dietary factors are associated with uterine myoma development risk.
• Low intake of fruits, vegetables, and vitamin D are linked to increased risk.
• Exposure to food pollutants is also identified as a contributing factor.

Conclusions:

• Diet plays a significant role in the risk of developing uterine fibroids.
• Further research is essential to fully elucidate all nutrition-related risk factors and their precise mechanisms in fibroid pathogenesis.