Patient's question:
The onset time is not very clear. In 2002, I had surgery at Shijiazhuang Second Hospital. Last August, I had a follow-up examination at the Tumor Hospital, where it was said to be multiple, and it was recommended to have surgery again when it grows larger. Now I am preparing to re-examine the past treatment and its effectiveness: In 2002, after the surgery, it was fine, but last year's follow-up examination carefully detected multiple ones. What kind of help is needed: My mother now wants to know if a urine test can thoroughly check whether the uterine fibroids have cancerized?Doctor's answer:
Hello. Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors of the female reproductive system, most frequently occurring in women aged 40-50. Many fibroids show no obvious symptoms, and recurring symptoms are often related to the location, growth rate, and degeneration of the fibroids, rather than their size or number. Generally, small fibroids without symptoms do not require treatment, especially for women nearing menopause, as fibroids can naturally shrink or disappear with the decline in estrogen levels, so treatment is not needed for the time being. If the fibroids are large and symptomatic, surgical treatment may be considered. First, please do not be upset. Uterine fibroids are benign tumors and rarely become cancerous. Additionally, although they are common, if there are no symptoms such as excessive menstrual bleeding, abdominal pain, lower back pain, frequent urination, or secondary anemia, and considering your age.