Patient's question:
I noticed some mild lower abdominal pain a few weeks ago and initially thought it was just due to excessive activity. However, I also noticed some abnormal vaginal discharge, sometimes with blood. After a thorough examination, it was found to be uterine fibroids and cysts, though they are not yet very severe. How should they be treated?Doctor's answer:
If the cyst you're referring to is a cervical cyst, it is a manifestation of chronic cervicitis. If your uterine fibroid is not large and is subserosal, it may not need to be addressed for now. This type of fibroid grows outward into the weak area of the uterus, and it generally does not affect your menstrual cycle. Therefore, if it is not large, you can just have regular follow-up checkups. As for your cervical cyst, if it hasn't been complicated by infection, it can also be temporarily left unresolved, with regular follow-up checkups.