Patient's question:
I found out about uterine fibroids before the New Year, but since they were small, I didn't have surgery and have been taking medication instead. The past two menstrual periods have been particularly long, sometimes lasting for over ten days, and I've been experiencing severe lower back and waist pain. With uterine fibroids and prolonged periods, what should I do?Doctor's answer:
If uterine fibroids shrink or become multiple, it is easy to cause excessive menstrual bleeding and shortened menstrual cycles. In this case, it is feasible to use ultrasound examination of the uterine appendages to carefully check the size, position, and number of uterine fibroids, and then determine additional treatment methods. If the leiomyoma is small, medication for regulation of menstruation can be considered. If the fibroid has grown very large, laparoscopic uterine fibroid resection can be considered.