Patient's question:
Doctor, my mother had a HIFU surgery for uterine fibroids three months ago. After the surgery, her recovery has not been very good. She experiences pain at the incision when doing some activities, feels weak all over, and has difficulty sleeping at night. She often says that something is not right with her body. I told her to go for a follow-up examination, but she is afraid to go because she is afraid of pain. What are the methods for follow-up examination of uterine fibroids after HIFU?Doctor's answer:
I have undergone an ultrasound examination and a gynecological examination to prevent wound infection. For patients who have undergone uterine fibroid surgery, a follow-up examination should be performed one month after surgery, and then every three months once, for a total of three times. After that, it should be performed every six months. The main purpose is to observe how the uterine fibroid develops, the size of the uterus, how the wound on the uterine wall heals, and the condition of the adnexa. Faced with the impact of uterine fibroids, we should promptly implement the principle of symptomatic treatment and should not avoid medical treatment. If the uterine fibroid does not heal after long-term treatment, it is necessary to promptly change the treatment plan.