Patient's question:
Hello everyone, my classmate's mother works at a clothing store, helping others sell clothes. The owner's business is doing well, so my classmate's mother goes to work early and comes home late. For the past one and a half months, she has been complaining of feeling unwell. She has a slight dull pain in her abdomen and a tingling sensation inside her uterus. After a thorough medical examination, the results show that she has both an ovarian cyst and uterine fibroids. How should she be treated?Doctor's answer:
Ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids both require an initial ultrasound examination to confirm their size and location. Given that the patient is approaching menopause, if the fibroid is not too large and the cyst is also not too large, close monitoring is recommended. Generally, fibroids and cysts tend to grow after menopause. Large fibroids and cysts can also lead to complications. Treatment options include removing the uterus and cysts, as this can prevent excessive menstrual bleeding and subsequent anemia.When a patient faces an ovarian cyst, it is important to actively undergo thorough examinations and treatment without avoiding medical consultation. If the ovarian cyst does not improve with treatment, it is necessary to promptly adjust the treatment plan.