Patient's question:
Female, 29 years old. My daughter has no sexual life, and I am also very careful about her hygiene. However, recently the girl always feels itchy in her external genital area, and her studies have been affected. She is very distressed. Please ask: What are the symptoms and treatments for uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids don't have specific symptoms, but they're not just a problem of abnormal menstruation. Some patients report experiencing suppressive symptoms, which occur when the growth direction of the fibroids changes again, such as growing forward or backward. This can suppress the bladder, urethra, and rectum, leading to difficulties in urination, frequent urination, incomplete emptying of the bladder, and constipation. If the fibroids are small in size, they can be left untreated, as they usually shrink gradually after menopause. However, if the fibroids are large or grow rapidly within a short period, surgical treatment is necessary to prevent the possibility of malignancy.