Patient's question:
Because Aunt Flo hasn't arrived on time, I'm a bit worried and decided to take an early pregnancy test. It turns out I'm carrying a fetus, but during the ultrasound examination, a uterine fibroid was also detected. The tumor is not large, and the doctor said it won't cause much interference to the fetus. So now the choice is to keep the baby. It's said that during pregnancy, the fibroid may shrink. I'd like to know if it will gradually get smaller after giving birth?Doctor's answer:
After childbirth, the uterus generally shrinks gradually to its pre-pregnancy size. However, uterine fibroids, which are benign tumors, can interfere with the uterus's contraction. For this reason, it is important to carefully monitor the condition of the uterus's contraction during the postpartum period. Additionally, the majority of uterine fibroids, being benign tumors, tend to shrink on their own after childbirth. Therefore, there is no need to rush to perform surgery to remove them. However, it is essential to undergo regular health check-ups.The daily treatment for patients with uterine fibroids primarily focuses on symptomatic treatment. Patients can take various oral medications, supplement with many vitamins, and pay attention to self-care, including proper diet and avoiding cold foods. We hope that uterine fibroid patients can recover as soon as possible! Thank you!