Patient's question:
Because I always felt a dull pain in the lower abdomen, I went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The ultrasound showed the uterus: anteverted uterus, anteroposterior diameter of 5.5 cm, abnormal shape, endometrial thickness of about 0.4 cm (double layer), no obvious abnormal echoes in the uterine cavity, heterogeneous echoes in the uterine body, with several heterogeneous low-echo nodules, the largest located on the right wall, size about 5.75.2 cm, protruding towards the surface of the uterus. MRI confirmed the uterus enlargement, uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are the most common benign tumors of the female reproductive system. Most are asymptomatic, while a very small number may present with symptoms such as vaginal bleeding, palpable abdominal masses, and symptom control. The exact cause of this condition is unclear. Modern Western medicine employs hormone therapy or surgical treatment, with no other ideal therapies available at present. There are many treatment methods for uterine fibroids, but since the symptoms vary among patients, the diagnostic approaches also differ. Therefore, patients need timely and thorough examination and diagnosis to receive appropriate treatment.