Patient's question:
Mother is 51 years old with uterine fibroids that keep growing. What are some good treatment options?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids are common benign tumors in women and are hormone-dependent tumors. They generally grow slowly, and most gradually increase after menopause.Guidance and Advice: Your mother's fibroids are not large and do not affect her menstrual cycle. Additionally, since she is already 51 years old, surgical treatment is not necessary. Fibroids cannot be scraped off; a D&C (dilation and curettage) procedure is performed on the endometrium. If her menstrual cycle is irregular, it may be due to ovarian dysfunction during perimenopause, which is unrelated to the fibroids.
Uterine fibroids are a gynecological condition prone to occurrence. During medication, women should pay close attention to self-care, especially in terms of hygiene. It is recommended that patients avoid sexual activity during treatment and maintain good cleanliness. Wishing all female patients a speedy recovery!