Patient's question:
I previously carefully checked that the uterine fibroid was 2 cm, and the doctor said it wasn't serious, so I didn't treat it. Now I don't know how big it is and am preparing to go to the hospital for a thorough check-up. I want to know how big the uterine fibroid needs to be to require treatment?Doctor's answer:
Uterine fibroids are common benign tumors in gynecology. Generally, they are not a problem, and in clinical diagnosis, a size of less than 6 cm is considered a surgical indication. Uterine fibroids smaller than 6 cm can be treated with medication. If there are no symptoms, treatment may not be necessary. Annual irregular follow-up examinations are required, and a light diet is recommended, avoiding spicy and irritating foods. The use of estrogen-containing drugs should be cautious. In addition to symptomatic treatment, patients with uterine fibroids need to maintain proper dietary habits in daily life to digest and absorb nutrients.