Patient's question:
Doctor, I had a laparoscopic surgery for uterine fibroids in May this year. Since then, my menstrual period has been heavier than before. Before the surgery, it lasted for 6 days, but after the surgery, it lasted for 7 days, except for the last little bit. Is this normal? Also, recently, the surgical site has been frequently painful.Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a color Doppler ultrasound to check the condition of your uterus and the healing of your incision. After surgery, you should avoid eating irritant foods such as seafood, shrimp, and crabs. You can apply cold compresses or warm compresses to the incision area to relieve pain. Always maintain cleanliness and dryness in the external genital area. Uterine fibroids are a condition that is difficult to resolve. Friends who are patients should maintain a positive attitude and face it with optimism, as this can increase their confidence in combating uterine fibroids and believe that it will lead to recovery.