Patient's question:
I got married last year, and recently I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain. It's especially severe during my period, and I'm very worried it might affect my fertility. Also, I'm extremely sensitive to cold and cold drafts. Could you please tell me what the conventional treatments for uterine fibroids are?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids are the most 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 affect 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 menstruation is irregular, it is likely due to ovarian dysfunction during perimenopause, which is unrelated to fibroids. Uterine fibroids are a gynecological condition prone to complications. During medication, women should pay close attention to self-care, especially in terms of hygiene. It is important to maintain a light diet and focus on vaginal hygiene. Finally, we wish all female patients a speedy recovery!