Patient's question:
Recently, when I had my period, I was quite exhausted, and the amount of my menstrual flow changed. It came twice in one month. I don't know what's going on. The past two months, my period lasted a long time, but the bleeding amount was not significant. I don't know what this is about. Yesterday, I went to see a doctor, and she said it might be possible that I have uterine fibroids. She recommended checking with an ultrasound. What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
1. Changes in menstruation: When tumors grow in the uterus, such as uterine fibroids, endometrial cancer, uterine sarcoma, or choriocarcinoma, abnormal menstruation may reappear, including excessive menstrual flow, irregular cycles losing their regularity, shortened menstrual duration, and spotting. Certain ovarian tumors, such as granulosa cell tumors and theca cell tumors, can secrete estrogen, affecting the menstrual cycle and causing menstrual abnormalities. Patients with uterine fibroids can use traditional Chinese remedies as supplementary treatment while receiving professional medical care, and should maintain a proper diet in daily life to avoid stimulating foods.