Patient's question:
The vagina has been cracking for a long time. At the time, I didn't pay much attention, but now the cracking has been going on for over a month, and I'm quite worried. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor recommended I have an ultrasound, specifically an abdominal ultrasound. The results showed a fibroid in the uterus. The doctor said I should have surgery to remove it. What causes uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors of the female reproductive organs, and their etiology may be related to high estrogen levels in the body and long-term estrogen stimulation. Most of them are asymptomatic, while a small number may manifest as vaginal bleeding, palpable abdominal masses, and symptom control. If uterine fibroids are not treated in a timely manner, they can lead to complications such as female infertility and miscarriage. Even if pregnancy occurs, due to its impact on embryonic and fetal development, it often results in miscarriage. Therefore, if diagnosed with uterine fibroids, it is essential to seek timely treatment.