Patient's question:
Female, 52 years old, her mother often experiences lower abdominal fullness and lower back pain, but she doesn't know what's wrong. Later, she heard from a friend that it might be uterine fibroids. She wants to know if uterine fibroids can be treated and improved.Doctor's answer:
Most uterine fibroids are benign tumors, with only a small portion being malignant. If a single fibroid is small or does not affect menstruation, regular follow-up is sufficient. However, if the fibroid is large enough to affect menstruation or grows rapidly in a short period, surgical treatment may be required. Uterine fibroids can cause abnormal uterine bleeding. Submucosal fibroids may rupture even when small, while subserosal fibroids may grow to 10 cm without affecting menstruation. Therefore, not all ruptures are caused by uterine fibroids. Other factors such as endometrial inflammation, cervical issues, intrauterine devices, and poor ovarian function can also cause ruptures. A comprehensive evaluation and examination are necessary.