Peranan Resveratrol terhadap Progresivitas Uterine Fibroid

Abstract

Uterine fibroids or leiomyomas are benign neoplasms that occur in the uterus and still become a health problem among women of reproductive age. Predominantly, uterine fibroids are found at productive age but some cases are found after menopause. Based on previous studies, there were 145 cases of uterine fibroids in 2014 and 69.7% were found in women over 40 years. Patients with uterine fibroids show a decreased quality of life with symptoms such as heavy uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, and loss of pregnancy. The pathogenesis of uterine fibroids is still unknown, but genetic factors, cytokines, growth factors, and steroid hormones are weak and play an important role in the development of uterine fibroids. Several studies have shown the effect of resveratrol that can be obtained from grape skins. Resveratrol can reduce extracellular matrix deposition and uterine fibroid cell proliferation. Looking at the induced events then resveratrol is effective in preventing the progression of uterine fibroids.