Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing severe abdominal pain, so I had a thorough examination. The doctor said I have uterine fibroids. Doctor, how are single Gui Min uterine fibroids treated?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids generally do not cause abdominal pain symptoms. The symptoms of uterine fibroids are usually related to menstruation, such as excessive menstrual flow. Larger uterine fibroids may lead to symptoms like frequent urination and constipation due to pressure on the bladder and rectum, or severe abdominal pain. The most likely cause of severe abdominal pain is still pelvic inflammatory disease. Sometimes, uterine fibroid degeneration can also cause abdominal pain.In your case, it may be advisable to wait and see for now and have a follow-up ultrasound after your next menstrual period. If the uterine fibroid is smaller than 5 cm, affects your menstrual cycle, or shows significant degeneration, surgical treatment may be considered.