Patient's question:
Female, 55 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 are the early signs of uterine fibroids.Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumor in the female reproductive system. The most common symptom of uterine fibroids is changes in menstruation, which are manifested as:1. Prolonged menstrual cycle, increasing menstrual flow, prolonged menstrual period, and irregular vaginal bleeding.
2. Abdominal mass: Swelling of the abdomen, palpable mass in the lower abdomen, accompanied by a sensation of heaviness.
3. Increased leukorrhea: Excessive leukorrhea, sometimes with large amounts of purulent discharge and necrotic tissue, accompanied by a foul odor.
4. Pain.
5. Infertility.
It is essential to seek timely medical examination and treatment at a professional hospital for uterine fibroids. The treatment for uterine fibroids is not singular. If there are no obvious symptoms or signs of malignancy, follow-up and careful observation can be performed periodically, or medication or surgical treatment can be used.