Patient's question:
This year, when I went back home for summer vacation, my mom kept telling me that her menstruation was abnormal, she had a lump in her lower abdomen, and it was painful. Then yesterday, I accompanied her to the hospital for a gynecological examination. The doctor said she had uterine fibroids. I'm very worried that my mom's condition might worsen, so what should I do about uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the abdominal mass, abdominal pain, and menstrual irregularities are all related to fibroids. First, undergo an ultrasound to carefully examine the size of the fibroids. If the fibroids are not large and the person is close to menopause, and the menstrual impact is not severe, it is recommended to wait and see, with regular follow-up examinations. Generally, fibroids tend to shrink after menopause. If the fibroids are large, the person is close to menopause, and the menstrual impact is severe, surgery to remove the uterus may be necessary. Fibroids can also be treated through minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.