Patient's question:
I am a 53-year-old woman, and I went through menopause two years ago. However, recently I have been experiencing intense itching in my external genitalia and around the vaginal opening, and the odor of my discharge is also quite strong. My question is: Can uterine fibroids be surgically removed?Doctor's answer:
Generally, uterine fibroids smaller than 5.0 cm require surgery, but the specific treatment plan needs to be confirmed based on the individual's age, clinical presentation, and endocrine status. However, if the size of the uterine fibroid is 3 cm or larger and it has abundant blood supply, surgery should be performed as soon as possible. The treatment of uterine fibroids generally considers the patient's age, fertility status, fibroid size, and the severity of symptoms. For younger patients with fertility recommendations and smaller fibroids, medication treatment can be considered. If the fibroid is larger and the symptoms are more severe, minimally invasive surgery can be considered.