Patient's question:
My wife has been experiencing severe pain every day because she has uterine fibroids. Do you know if uterine fibroids can cause the uterus to enlarge?Doctor's answer:
If the fibroid is very large, it indeed can cause the uterus to enlarge, because fibroids grow on the uterus, so the presence of fibroids will make the uterus feel larger. In some cases, this may be palpable externally. Generally, surgery is recommended. If the fibroid is not too large, medication can be used for management, or if it does not affect menstruation, close observation may be sufficient. If there is a significant reduction in size within a short period, surgery may be necessary.