Patient's question:
24 years old, female. I have a gynecological disease, which is endometrial thickening, in addition to uterine fibroids. The largest tumor is 2 cm. I want to ask if it's better to insert an IUD or to take traditional Chinese medicine to induce menopause directly to control the condition.Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids are common, with the largest being 2 cm. In addition to endometrial thickening, it is recommended to place an intrauterine device (IUD), as this is beneficial for endometrial fibrosis. Based on your age and endometrial condition, it is not advisable to solely consider menopause. Try placing a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD); if it works well, that would be ideal. Monitor your uterine fibroids and endometrial condition through regular follow-ups. Considering your age, if you experience another period of amenorrhea, there may be a possibility of tumor expansion. For fibroids of this size, regular follow-ups are sufficient.