Patient's question:
A woman is 39 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 what size of uterine fibroid can be surgically removed.Doctor's answer:
Whether uterine fibroids require surgery depends on the patient's condition. It is primarily determined by factors such as the location, size, growth rate of the fibroids, the patient's age, and fertility considerations, among others, to make a comprehensive evaluation and decision. For example: For submucosal uterine fibroids and cervical fibroids, surgery should be performed as soon as possible, regardless of the size of the fibroids. However, if the fibroids are smaller than 5 cm, show no obvious symptoms, do not cause any discomfort, and grow very slowly, primarily characterized by poor blood supply and no mutation, then immediate surgery may not be necessary.