Patient's question:
Doctor, in the past, due to constant lower abdominal pain, increased vaginal discharge, and irregular menstruation, I went to the hospital for a thorough examination. It was discovered that I had uterine fibroids more than 3 years ago. The current examination shows they are 4 cm in size. Do I need surgery? I'm afraid they will continue to grow if this continues.Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids of 4 cm can be left untreated for now. Currently, with abdominal pain and increased vaginal discharge, a gynecological examination should be performed first. The secretions need to be carefully examined to identify the cause, and the possibility of malignant transformation of the fibroids should be ruled out. If there is gynecological inflammation, anti-inflammatory treatment should be initiated. The fibroids should be regularly monitored, and if they do not interfere with menstruation and grow slowly, careful observation can be continued. Generally, after menopause, they can naturally shrink. Currently, oral medication has not been very effective.