Patient's question:
A 34-year-old woman chose to use an intrauterine device (IUD) because she does not want a second child. However, she heard that using an IUD for a long time can lead to uterine fibroids. Is this true or false? Will using an IUD cause uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
The cause of uterine fibroids is mostly due to infections, so the use of an intrauterine device (IUD) does not directly cause the development of uterine fibroids. However, long-term use of an IUD may indirectly lead to infections in other reproductive areas, which can then indirectly result in the onset of uterine fibroids. In general, uterine fibroids do not require special treatment in the early stages; dietary management and medication relief combined are sufficient.