Patient's question:
Female, 50 years old, her mother often experiences lower abdominal fullness and lower back pain. She doesn't know what's wrong with her. Later, she heard from a friend that it might be uterine fibroids. She wants to ask what the causes of uterine fibroids are.Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroid (myoma of uterus), also known as uterine leiomyoma, is the most common benign tumor of the female reproductive system. It is caused by factors such as: continuous increase in estrogen excretion, early menopause, sexual dysfunction, and pathogenesis. Methods for treating uterine fibroids include Western medicine treatment, medication, surgical treatment, traditional Chinese medicine treatment, syndrome differentiation and treatment, and home remedies. It is recommended to further confirm the specific situation and then take additional measures. It is advised to seek medical attention at a regular hospital as early as possible.