Patient's question:
A woman is 31 years old this year. After a thorough examination revealed a uterine fibroid, she has been undergoing medication treatment. However, during a follow-up examination, it was found that the tumor had grown. She wants to know how large a uterine fibroid needs to be for surgery to be considered.Doctor's answer:
Lesions smaller than 5 centimeters, without recurrence of frequent menstruation or excessive menstrual flow, generally do not require surgical treatment and can be treated with oral medication. Small uterine fibroids after menopause may possibly shrink and disappear on their own. If they are larger than 5 centimeters and accompanied by symptoms, surgical treatment may be necessary. There are many treatment methods for diseases, but since the patient's condition varies, the treatment approach also differs. Therefore, it is necessary for patients to seek professional medical evaluation as soon as possible for detailed testing to determine the appropriate treatment.