Patient's question:
My mother is 62 years old this year. She has been looking pale recently and hasn't been eating well. I'm very worried. Could you please tell me at what stage of uterine fibroids surgery is required?Doctor's answer:
Generally, uterine fibroids smaller than 5 centimeters can be treated with medication. After menopause, the fibroids will disappear on their own. If the fibroid size is less than 5 centimeters, it is recommended to undergo surgical treatment. Surgical treatment can involve either removing the fibroid or removing the uterus along with the fibroid, depending on the number and size of the fibroids. If the fibroids are large but not numerous, minimally invasive removal of the fibroid can be considered. If the fibroids are both large and numerous, then a hysterectomy may be necessary.