Patient's question:
My aunt recently noticed an increase in her menstrual flow and has symptoms of anemia, such as overall fatigue, pale complexion, shortness of breath, and palpitations. The doctor said that smoking and drinking had triggered uterine fibroids. She wants to ask, what is the best treatment for uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are a common benign tumor of the female reproductive system. When the fibroids are small, asymptomatic, without complications or degeneration, they do not interfere with health. In perimenopausal patients without clinical diagnostic symptoms, it is considered that the fibroids may regress or grow due to ovarian function decline. In the above cases, expectant therapy can be adopted, which involves irregular follow-up and careful observation (every 3 to 6 months). Uterine fibroids are a gynecological disease that is prone to occur. During medication, women need to pay attention to their own care, especially in terms of hygiene. It is recommended that patients pay close attention to maintaining external genital cleanliness and changing underwear frequently. At the same time, we wish female patients a speedy recovery.