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SUMMARY:Uterine Fibroid Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#5A99D1″][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Uterine Fibroids\, Reproductive Health and the Workplace” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:38|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF|line_height:1.2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1782400334328{margin-top: 8% !important;margin-left: 20px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”56717″ img_size=”large” alignment=”right” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_id=”main”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nWhat are Uterine Fibroids?\nUterine fibroids are a common non-cancerous tumour of the uterus. A non-cancerous (benign) tumour is a growth that doesn’t spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. High levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone increase their growth\, as well as chemicals that mimic female hormones. In most cases\, fibroids are extremely small and barely noticeable. They should be monitored as they can expand in size over time and in some cases lead to infertility\, chronic pain\, and cancer. \nOccupational Risks and Fibroids\nThe Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has a web page on reproductive health as it relates to workplace conditions. \nReproductive health issues are usually not work related. However\, exposure to metals\, solvents\, pesticides\, radiation\, viruses\, and extreme stress are all factors that can effect reproductive health. Xenoestrogens are foreign\, man-made chemicals that mimic or disrupt natural estrogen and are found in plastics and other everyday substances present in our environment. In some production facilities and business prolonged exposure to chemicals has been linked to fibroid tumors\, reproductive issues\, endocrine imbalances\, and hormone-dependent cancers. Published research such as this has indicated a connection. \nIn addition to chemical exposure\, research has revealed the stress caused by regular night shift work can disrupt the endocrine system and lead to tumor growth and even cancer\, especially in women. \n\nExposure to industrial solvents\, pesticides\, and plastics/BPA can interfere with hormone signaling\, which is linked to an increased likelihood of developing fibroids. \nWorkplace exposure to heavy metals such as cadmium and lead has been associated with adverse uterine health. [1]\nHigh-stress occupations and chronic sleep deprivation (e.g.\, rotating night shifts) can trigger hormonal imbalances and exacerbate the pelvic pain and heavy bleeding associated with fibroids. According to current research published in Biomedical Reports\, the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health and other sources\, night shift work is the leading work-related factor that increases the risk for reproductive health issues and cancer.\n\nThe Workplace and Reproductive Health\nOHCOW professionals and staff have experience investigating workplace conditions that point to increased health risks\, including hazards to the reproductive system and organs. If you think workplace conditions may have caused your fibroids or other reproductive health issues\, contact us.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/uterine-fibroid-awareness-day-2/
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