Patient's question:
These past few days, my menstrual period has been quite irregular. The flow is often either too much or too little, and it doesn't stop completely. Can uterine fibroids cause menorrhagia?Doctor's answer:
If uterine fibroids are too large, they can cause prolonged menstruation, heavy and continuous bleeding. This is indeed the case. Generally, uterine fibroids can lead to such symptoms. To prevent anemia from developing, surgery may be performed to remove the fibroids, which can alleviate the symptoms. Currently, before the surgery, topical medication needs to be applied first, and then a blood test should be conducted to check for anemia. If anemia is present, it should be corrected before the surgery.