Patient's question:
Female, 49 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 know if surgical treatment is necessary for uterine fibroids.Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids are a common gynecological condition among women. The incidence rate is relatively high, with 20% of women over the age of 30 affected by this disease. They are composed of fibrotic smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue, making them benign tumors with a very low risk of malignant transformation. Uterine fibroids typically grow in the body of the uterus, although they can also develop in other locations. Some patients may experience no symptoms temporarily, or the tumor may grow larger after menopause. However, the majority of cases can lead to infertility due to excessive menstrual bleeding, irregular vaginal bleeding, anemia, symptom control, or changes in fallopian tube position. They pose a serious threat to women's health.