Patient's question:
My mother-in-law's menstrual cycle has been very irregular this year, with unusually heavy flow, and sometimes she also experiences frequent urination and urgency. Since she usually doesn't feel any significant discomfort, she didn't go for a checkup right away. Recently, her menstrual flow has become even heavier, and she's afraid she might have some kind of disease, which is why she went to the hospital for a checkup. The diagnosis was uterine fibroids, and she is now very upset, constantly saying that she has cancer. Are uterine fibroids cancer?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids are not scary at all. They are the most common benign tumor in the female pelvis, with a very low rate of malignancy. If you are diagnosed with uterine fibroids, don't panic. For those without symptoms and with small tumor sizes, follow-up examinations every 3 to 6 months are recommended. If you are over 40 years old, have minimal bleeding, and have no malignant inflammation after a diagnostic D&C, follow-up examinations every 3 to 6 months are also acceptable. Pay attention to proper rest, coordinate with medication treatment, and maintain a regular diet. In fact, having uterine fibroids is not scary at all. Patients should believe in their ability to overcome the disease. As long as timely treatment is provided in the early stages, the chances of stabilizing the condition and recovering are very high.