Patient's question:
My mother doubts she has uterine fibroids and wants to self-examine. Could you tell me what are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids are relatively common benign tumors in gynecology. They are divided into subserosal, intramural, and submucosal types. If you have experienced abnormal menstruation recently for the past few months, such as heavy menstrual flow, prolonged menstrual periods, or irregular vaginal bleeding, there may be a possibility of uterine fibroids. However, small subserosal fibroids generally do not cause any symptoms. For safety, it is recommended that you visit a hospital for a color Doppler ultrasound to confirm whether you have uterine fibroids.