Patient's question:
My friend is 56 years old this year. In 2010, a thorough examination of the uterus revealed fibroids, and surgery was performed to remove the fibroids (while preserving the uterus). The site where the fibroid was removed was used to donate a gelatinous sponge. Later, a color Doppler ultrasound examination showed a mass at this location, which the doctor said was normal. My friend has been menopausal for nearly 7 years, and 9 years have passed since the fibroid removal. Multiple health check-ups have shown no problems, and no further discomfort has occurred. Recently, during a health check-up, a color Doppler ultrasound examination of the fibroid removal site showed a trend of the mass decreasing (see attached image). I am wondering what could be the reason for this. Experts, the site where the fibroid was removed using a gelatinous sponge has been 9 years, and my friend has been menopausal for nearly 7 years. The color Doppler ultrasound examination of the fibroid removal site shows the mass is decreasing. What are the possible reasons for this decrease and what should be noted?Doctor's answer:
According to your current ultrasound examination results, the postmenopausal uterus shows no detected masses. In the left adnexal area, there is an 81×63 mm cystic mixed mass, which is not the mass you mentioned after uterine fibroid removal. It is recommended to carefully check the five ovarian tumor markers. In addition to symptomatic treatment for uterine fibroid patients, patients should also pay attention to maintaining a proper diet and healthy eating habits in daily life to digest and absorb nutrients.