Patient's question:
My mother is 68 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; if it's uterine fibroids, what treatment is most effective?Doctor's answer:
Generally, uterine fibroids smaller than 5.0 cm do not require surgery, but the specific treatment plan needs to be confirmed based on the individual's age, clinical manifestations, and endocrine status. However, if the size of the uterine fibroid is 3 cm or larger and it has abundant blood supply, surgery should be performed as soon as possible. The treatment of uterine fibroids generally considers the patient's age, fertility status, fibroid size, and the severity of symptoms. For younger patients with smaller fibroids, medication treatment can be considered. If the fibroid is larger and the symptoms are more severe, minimally invasive surgery can be considered.