Some risk factors associated with the development of<unk>  fibroids are modifiable. Fibroids are more common in obese women. Fibroids are dependent on estrogen and progesterone to grow and therefore relevant only during the reproductive years. Diet Diets high in fruits and vegetables tend to lower the risk of developing fibroids. Fibers, vitamin A, C and E, phytoestrogens, carotenoids, meat, fish, and dairy products are of unclear effect. Normal dietary levels of vitamin D may reduce the risk of developing fibroids. Genetics Fifty percent of<unk>  fibroids demonstrate a genetic<unk> ity. Often a translocation is found on some chromosomes. Fibroids are partly genetic. If a mother had fibroids, risk in the daughter is about three times higher than average. Black women have a 3-9 times increased chance of developing<unk>  fibroids than white women. Only a few specific genes or cytogenetic deviations are associated with fibroids. 80-85% of fibroids have a mutation in the mediator complex subunit 12 (MED12) gene. Familial leiomyomata A syndrome (Reed's syndrome) that<unk> s<unk>  leiomyomata along with cutaneous leiomyomata and renal cell cancer has been reported. This is associated with a mutation in the gene that produces the enzyme fumarate hydratase, located on the long arm of chromosome 1 (1q42.3-43). Inheritance is autosomal dominant.
medical cause of Abnormal uterine bleeding
symptom of Postpartum infections
medical cause of Postpartum bleeding
symptom of Postpartum bleeding
symptoms of Endometriosis
symptom of Endometriosis
symptom of Ectopic pregnancy
symptom of Ovarian cancer