Patient's question:
I have always had the problem of dysmenorrhea. It has been a year since I got married, but I haven't been able to get pregnant yet. My family is a bit anxious. During the recent population census, they said I have uterine fibroids. I have also taken some medication, but when I had a follow-up check-up, it was found that the medication had little effect. I would like to ask, what kind of disease is uterine fibroid?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are the most common benign tumor of the female reproductive system. Most are asymptomatic, while a very small number may manifest as vaginal bleeding, palpable abdominal masses, or pressure symptoms. Pain may occur if a pedicle twists or in other cases, with multiple uterine fibroids being more common. The current cause is still unclear, and if left untreated, it can lead to complications such as female infertility, miscarriage, frequent urination, and urinary dysfunction. There are many treatment methods for uterine fibroids, but since symptoms vary among patients, the chosen treatment method will differ. Therefore, patients need to undergo timely and thorough examination and diagnosis to receive appropriate treatment.