Patient's question:
A colleague had a health check-up and found uterine fibroids, but they weren't serious. The doctor recommended surgery to remove the tumor, but the colleague was very upset about having surgery and didn't want to go to the hospital for the removal procedure. She has been taking medication for a while, but there hasn't been any noticeable effect. She doesn't know if it's possible to avoid the surgery without harsh treatment.Doctor's answer:
If the fibroid is small, asymptomatic, and without complications or degeneration, treatment is generally not required. This is especially true for those who have reached menopause, as estrogen levels decline after menopause, causing the fibroid to naturally shrink or disappear. Regular follow-up examinations (every 3 to 6 months) are sufficient. If follow-up examinations reveal that the fibroid has decreased or symptoms become more pronounced, further treatment should be considered. Therefore, for your question, since the condition is not severe, uterine fibroids can naturally resolve without surgery. It is recommended that when you discover uterine fibroids, you should pay close attention to regular examinations to understand the severity of your condition.