Patient's question:
Many people of my age have uterine fibroids. It's not a big deal if they are small, but mine have grown a bit larger now. It seems they haven't reached the stage where surgery is necessary yet. I don't really understand this aspect well. How big do uterine fibroids need to be before surgery is required?Doctor's answer:
The uterine fibroid has shrunk to the size of a uterus equivalent to being pregnant for 2 and a half months, which is about 5 centimeters. The fibroid interferes with symptoms of heavy menstrual bleeding and prolonged duration, severe anemia, and poor treatment response. If pregnancy is not desired, the uterus can be removed while preserving the ovaries, which will never interfere with gynecological health. It is recommended that you do not panic. If the fibroid is not large, regular follow-up examinations can be performed.