Patient's question:
My uterine fibroids have been discovered 6 years ago, prone to occur. Currently, I am hospitalized for treatment and have not undergone surgery yet. The doctor suggested that the uterus could be removed, but friends around me have all sorts of opinions. What should be noted when dealing with uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids are common benign tumors in women and are hormone-dependent tumors. They generally grow slowly, and most gradually increase after menopause. Your mother's fibroids are not large and do not interfere with her menstrual cycle. Additionally, at the age of 51, surgical treatment is not necessary. Fibroids cannot be scraped off; a D&C procedure scrapes the endometrium. If the menstrual cycle is irregular, it is likely due to ovarian dysfunction during perimenopause, not related to fibroids. For women with uterine fibroids, in addition to medication for relief, it is also important to pay attention to self-care, such as maintaining good hygiene in the private area and avoiding sexual activity during medication. It is advised that female patients undergo regular follow-up examinations.